By IANS,
Mumbai : An emotional Lalit Modi, who was handed a suspension letter and show cause notice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the Indian Premier League final Sunday night, said that the IPL is “clean and transparent”.
Modi said that all decisions in the IPL in the first two editions of the tournament were jointly taken by the Governing Council.
“The recent happenings are only based on innuendoes, half truths and motivated leaks from all sides. I assure you all decisions are jointly taken by the GC and were approved by the general body in the first and the second year of IPL,” said Modi from the presentation ceremony dais after the IPL final.
“I reassure you that If there is any flouting of rules and any irregularities, I take on the full responsibility,” he added.
He asserted that he was “speaking as the IPL captain”.
“I would like to assure you fans across the globe that the IPL is clean and transparent and I thank millions of fans for making it one of the best sporting leagues ever.”
“We should not allow this brand to be diluted and with the support of the millions and millions of viewers across the globe. We have seen some talents emerging and should not allow its image to be diminished.”
“IPL has faced many challenges this year, but we have faced this challenges head on.”