<p>The Indian Badminton League (IBL) has asked its franchisee Awadhe Warriors to find a replacement for Thailand shuttler Maneepong Jongjit who is facing an investigation by the Badminton World Federation on disciplinary grounds.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The doubles specialist, who is currently ranked world No 13 in men’s doubles, has been imposed a three-month international ban by the Badminton Association of Thailand for provocation and misconduct with his compatriot and former doubles partner Bodin Issara during the recent Canada Open.<br /><br />Maneepong hit Bodin with his racquet following a heated verbal exchange after the first game. In reply, Bodin chased down Maneepong to an adjacent court and rugby-tackled him to the ground before punching him several times.<br /><br />“The IBL Governing Council discussed the matter and took a unanimous decision to respect the views of the BAT. Accordingly, the IBL has asked Awadhe Warriors to seek a foreign replacement for Jongjit in their remaining budget and get back to the organisers in the next 48 hours,” IBL said in statement on Monday.<br /><br />Maneepong was bought by Awadhe Warriors at his base price of $10,000.</p>
<p>The Indian Badminton League (IBL) has asked its franchisee Awadhe Warriors to find a replacement for Thailand shuttler Maneepong Jongjit who is facing an investigation by the Badminton World Federation on disciplinary grounds.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The doubles specialist, who is currently ranked world No 13 in men’s doubles, has been imposed a three-month international ban by the Badminton Association of Thailand for provocation and misconduct with his compatriot and former doubles partner Bodin Issara during the recent Canada Open.<br /><br />Maneepong hit Bodin with his racquet following a heated verbal exchange after the first game. In reply, Bodin chased down Maneepong to an adjacent court and rugby-tackled him to the ground before punching him several times.<br /><br />“The IBL Governing Council discussed the matter and took a unanimous decision to respect the views of the BAT. Accordingly, the IBL has asked Awadhe Warriors to seek a foreign replacement for Jongjit in their remaining budget and get back to the organisers in the next 48 hours,” IBL said in statement on Monday.<br /><br />Maneepong was bought by Awadhe Warriors at his base price of $10,000.</p>
