The TTCB said on Sunday that its decision to impose a ban on Vijay Outim is to send a strong message that hooliganism in any form would not be tolerated.

Questioned on how he played despite restricted movements, he answered, "I just tried to avoid the pressure on my right hamstring and trying to deviate that pressure." He was all praise for young Virat Kohli's leadership skills.

David Boon, the match referee imposed the suspension after Sri Lanka were found to be three overs short of their target at the end of the match when time allowances were taken into consideration.

The mastermind of the gang, Lalit Solanki, said he placed bets to make quick money.

The triumph meant that World champions India, who won the Champions Trophy last month, continued their dominance in the 50-over format.

Former captain and chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar admits that he has not witnessed a better finisher than the Jharkhand dasher.

India are atop the table with 122 rating points, ahead of Australia (114) and third placed of England (112).

Virat Kohli remained the top-ranked Indian batsman at the third spot, while pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar broke into the top-20

India beat Sri Lanka by one wicket to lift the title with man of the Match Dhoni being the hero of the triumph after striking a 52-ball 45.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led India to a thrilling one-wicket win over Sri Lanka to lift the tri-series trophy, says his excellent finishing skills have a lot to do with the good cricketing sense.