Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) yesterday took stern action against players who were involved in a brawl during a Times Shield 'B' Division match between Indian Navy and Accountant General (AG) at Cross Maidan. MCA's disciplinary committee decided to ban Indian Navy and its 15 players from participating in any tournaments for two years.

"The umpires presented all that happened in their report. We called both captains to place their side on record. After hearing all the parties involved, we (MCA) decided to ban Indian Navy and its players for two years. MCA will not tolerate any misconduct which will bring disrepute to the game," MCA's Joint Honorary Secretary Dr Unmesh Khanvilkar told mid-day.