BCCI ignored my information on IPL spot-fixing: Lalit Modi to NDTV

New Delhi: Lalit Modi, the man credited with creating the IPL has told NDTV that he is shocked at the spot-fixing that has been unearthed by the Delhi police. He also said he had warned the IPL commissioner and the BCCI about his fears of spot-fixing affecting the game, but he was ignored.


Highlights of his interview.

• I had sent information of fixing in IPL to IPL Commissioner but it was ignored.
• Legalising betting is a must, it is the way forward.
• Bookies try hard to lure players, there are a few bad fish. But we have lots of players who are honest and ethical.
• IPL was set up so that players can earn money by playing cricket.