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First set of IPL papers given to BCCI, says Modi New Delhi, May 8 Modi today said the original documents plus a set of notarised copies were given to the board’s chief administrator Ratnakar Shetty. The remaining papers and files would be sent across soon. Modi said it was not true that any papers concerning the IPL were missing as alleged, and added that he would hand over everything he has in his possession. Now Modi might fish out the “missing” documents to prove his innocence. “I have nothing to hide, and I steadfastly maintain the truth will prevail.” Finding the IPL documents missing at its or the IPL office, the BCCI had ordered that none of its office-bearers should carry home any official documents. Modi dithered over handing over the papers to the board when all manner of allegations were flying around. But on Thursday he wrote to interim IPL chairman Chirayu Amin that despite his reservations he would be handing over all IPL files, documents and those the board secretary want from him. But he had a rider: All material must be received by an authorised board official who should authenticate every scrap of paper handed over and also initialise the notarised copies so that there is a proper record. — IANS
To sue Clarke for defamation
Lalit Modi is filing a defamation suit against Giles Clarke, chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), for making an “unfounded charge” that he was behind a planned unofficial Twenty20 league in England. Modi said today that he was appalled at Clarke's "preposterous allegation". “How could I go with a proposition like the one Clarke credits me with when I was the person who was opposed to Indian Cricket League (ICL), Arab League and US League,” Modi said. “When I insist that all players should get a clearance from their respective boards to play in the IPL, could I do anything going behind the ECB's back?” Asked if he sees a conspiracy to discredit him, Modi said he would not like to speculate.
— IANS I’ve been BCCI’s enemy No. 1 for long: Modi New Delhi, May 8 “It’s a part of life. I have been public enemy number one for the BCCI for a long time now,” Modi said when asked for his reaction to the notice issued to him a couple of days ago. “I won’t react to it, the world has reacted to it on the basis of which the notice has been served. I still have 15 days to respond to it. We all know what it is,” he told reporters at the airport. In the capital to consult his lawyers for a reply to the first show cause notice issued to him for alleged bid-rigging and murky financial deals in the IPL, Modi said he would personally hand over his response to the accusations on Monday. “I have just come to wrap up my reply to the show cause that I have to submit on Monday. I am going to reply personally because there is nothing to hide,” he said. The IPL boss’ fall has been sensational but he tried to put a brave face in front of the media and said, “I have not gone anywhere. I have only been suspended and that's about it.” Asked if the IPL would suffer due to his suspension, Modi said the league's structure was strong enough to weather the current storm. — PTI
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