Former CSK team official Gurunath Meiyappan and Royals co-owner Raj Kundra, both of whom were earlier found guilty of betting, were also suspended for life from any cricketing activity undertaken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

After Tuesday's verdict, Prasanna said the future of the prestigious league is now in the hands of the governing council which has its task cut out.

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"The fate of the league depends upon how governing council take it forward. They have to work out a way to reorganise the whole tournament but in such a way so that the league does not lose its glamour," Prasanna told IANS.

"My main concern is about the players of the two suspended franchises. The council has to take a decision so that these players have clubs. It remains to be seen whether they arrange for another auction for these players or find them new teams," he said.

The offspinner, who once used to cast a web on the batsmen with his flight and flippers, said the ball is in the governing council's court, and they need to ensure the league has eight to nine teams to remain attractive.