News for 'Lalit Modi'

Do you recognise this man?

Do you recognise this man?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Lalit Modi has left many guessing courtesy his latest social media post.

Modi took 24 luxury watches free: BCCI

Modi took 24 luxury watches free: BCCI

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Lalit Modi's fall from grace was complete on Wednesday when he was ousted from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which revealed more financial irregularities by him.

Shocking that ICC, BCCI have been sleeping: Modi

Shocking that ICC, BCCI have been sleeping: Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi hit out at cricket administrators over the arrest of three cricketers for their alleged role in spot-fixing in the ongoing Indian Premier League, saying the ICC and BCCI have been 'sleeping'.

BCCI to file criminal case against Modi?

BCCI to file criminal case against Modi?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to file a criminal case against suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi, reports said on Friday.

Modi loses again, Joshi elected RCA president

Modi loses again, Joshi elected RCA president

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Lalit Modi's attempt to regain control of the Rajasthan Cricket Association failed for the second time in six months after the BCCI strongman lost an acrimonious election for the president's post to Union Minister CP Joshi in Jaipur on Monday.

Can former IPL chief Modi overthrow ICC? Tell Us

Can former IPL chief Modi overthrow ICC? Tell Us

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Lalit Modi reveals blueprint of breakaway cricket body to rival ICC.

Modi accuses Tharoor of having hidden agenda

Modi accuses Tharoor of having hidden agenda

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi on Friday accused Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor of having an agenda in promoting the Kochi IPL fanchise, and asserted that he won't let that agenda succeed.

BCCI members agree on charges against Modi

BCCI members agree on charges against Modi

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Lalit Modi's alleged financial irregularities dominated the discussion in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Working Committee meeting on Sunday, during which the members "agreed" with the charges levelled against the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner.

Modi not to attend 'unauthorised' meeting

Modi not to attend 'unauthorised' meeting

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

A defiant Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi on Wednesday made it clear that he will not attend the April 26 IPL Governing Council meeting convened apparently to decide his fate, saying he considers it 'unauthorised'.

'IPL Governing Council will decide Modi's fate'

'IPL Governing Council will decide Modi's fate'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

After Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar met Sharad Pawar on Tuesday, it became more than clear that IPL commissioner and chairman Lalit Modi will have to go. Pawar said a final decision will be taken after the Governing Council meets on April 26.

Chris Cairns sues Modi in London court

Chris Cairns sues Modi in London court

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns has sued former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi in a London court claiming that his career was turned into "dust" because of the latter's tweet accusing him of corruption.

IPL chief Modi questions Kochi ownership

IPL chief Modi questions Kochi ownership

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Wednesday ignored the Board of Control for Cricket in India's diktat and took another potshot at the Kochi IPL team owners. IPL chief Modi pointed out that there are still question marks over the ownership of the Kochi franchise and even some of the stakeholders were also not clear about it.

IT sleuths question Modi for 8 hours

IT sleuths question Modi for 8 hours

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi was questioned for as long as eight hours over the financial dealings and share holding patterns of the cricketing body as Income Tax officials left his Worli-based office early on Friday.

IPL plot thickens: Tharoor denies Modi's version

IPL plot thickens: Tharoor denies Modi's version

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hit back at IPL commissioner Lalit Modi alleging he had made attempts to pressure the winning consortium to abandon their bid for the Kerala outfit.

Rendezvous Sports World threatens to sue Modi

Rendezvous Sports World threatens to sue Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The Indian Premier League's new franchise Rendezvous Sports World (RSW) has threatened to sue IPL commissioner Lalit Modi for breaking the confidentiality terms.

Surprised BCCI seemed to know the result before anyone else: Modi

Surprised BCCI seemed to know the result before anyone else: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi expressed happiness after the BCCI conceded his victory in the Rajasthan Cricket Association presidential election but lamented the further delay in the official announcement of the result.

English football clubs reject Modi's claims

English football clubs reject Modi's claims

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi has claimed that a top English football club is planning to bid for an IPL team but the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea have denied any such interest.

BCCI official rubbishes Modi's IPL allegations

BCCI official rubbishes Modi's IPL allegations

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

A senior BCCI official rubbished former IPL chairman Lalit Modi's claims that Board president N Srinivasan was trying to gift the Hyderabad franchise to his friends, saying the whole process of Sun TV winning the bid was done in a transparent manner.

Like Dalmiya, Modi too will return: Bindra

Like Dalmiya, Modi too will return: Bindra

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Lalit Modi continues to find support from unexpected quarters. IS Bindra became the latest voice to have kind words for the former IPL commissioner.

BCCI welcomes HC's rejection of Modi's petition

BCCI welcomes HC's rejection of Modi's petition

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India welcomed the Bombay High Court's decision to dismiss suspended IPL Chairman Lalit Modi's petition challenging the constitution of its disciplinary committee and decided to continue the hearing in New Delhi.

Modi wants proceedings halted pending HC order

Modi wants proceedings halted pending HC order

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Suspended Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to halt its disciplinary committee proceedings against him till the Bombay high court pronounces the order on his petition against a couple of the committee members in the panel on Wednesday.

'Will the Mallya issue be put in cold storage?'

'Will the Mallya issue be put in cold storage?'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'We urge the Modi government to rise above rhetoric and face the truth.'

Modi IPL chairman till 2012: Manohar

Modi IPL chairman till 2012: Manohar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Scotching speculation that a move is afoot to oust Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi from the post, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said he is doing an excellent job as the IPL chief and will continue till 2012.

Shukla's resignation doesn't absolve him of IPL mess: Modi

Shukla's resignation doesn't absolve him of IPL mess: Modi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Lalit Modi has held Rajiv Shukla responsible for the entire "mess" in India Premier League and said by merely resigning from the position of the IPL chairman doesn't absolve the politician-cum-cricket administrator from his "wrongdoings".

High Court order on Modi's petition on Thursday

High Court order on Modi's petition on Thursday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The Bombay high court will on Thursday pass an order on the petition filed by suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi, challenging the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Modi's lawyer Virag Tulzhapurkar told the court on Wednesday that his client can't expect an 'impartial and honest' decision from disciplinary committee that will conduct the enquiry against him.

SC turns down Modi's plea against disciplinary panel

SC turns down Modi's plea against disciplinary panel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

In a setback to former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, the Supreme Court, on Monday, dismissed his plea seeking reconstitution of the BCCI-appointed disciplinary panel probing allegations of financial irregularities against him.

Modi calls BCCI probe a 'witch hunt'

Modi calls BCCI probe a 'witch hunt'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Monday slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India and termed the inquiry into the alleged financial irregularities against him as a 'witch hunt'.

View: Why both Tharoor and Modi are expendable

View: Why both Tharoor and Modi are expendable

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Neither Tharoor nor Modi is a political heavyweight, so sacrificing them is easy, writes Sunil Jain

BCCI rejects defence, Modi's ouster looks certain

BCCI rejects defence, Modi's ouster looks certain

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Trouble appears to be mounting for suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi whose ouster looks certain with the Cricket Board today rejecting his defence against the slew of charges levelled against him.

BCCI's special meeting will decide Modi's fate

BCCI's special meeting will decide Modi's fate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

The Cricket Board has convened a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on July 3 to decide the fate of embattled Lalit Modi amidst speculation that the suspended IPL Commissioner may be expelled from the BCCI.

Modi on ED notice: 'Serious threat to my life'

Modi on ED notice: 'Serious threat to my life'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Former Indian Premier League comissioner Lalit Modi on Monday slammed the Enforcement Directorate after the agency issued a blue corner notice against him.

Srinivasan irked by Modi's 'leaks' to media

Srinivasan irked by Modi's 'leaks' to media

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary N Srinivasan was mum on whether he would recuse himself from proceedings against Lalit Modi but lashed out at the suspended IPL commissioner for his "habit of leaking information" to the media.

BCCI slams Modi, to hold meeting as scheduled

BCCI slams Modi, to hold meeting as scheduled

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The BCCI on Thursday rejected embattled Lalit Modi's contention that the April 26 IPL Governing Council meeting was illegal and made it clear that it would go ahead with the meeting as per schedule.

Modi's lawyer submits reply to BCCI showcause

Modi's lawyer submits reply to BCCI showcause

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Suspended IPL commissioner Lalit Modi on Saturday responded to the first showcause notice served to him for alleged financial irregularities with a staggering 12,000-page reply which was carried into the BCCI headquarters in six large cartons.

Modi in Delhi to consult lawyers?

Modi in Delhi to consult lawyers?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday amid speculation that he is set to take legal action against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for ousting him for alleged financial bungling.

Flintoff's auction in 2009 was rigged, says Modi

Flintoff's auction in 2009 was rigged, says Modi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi has lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India, claiming that the 2009 auction was rigged in favour of the Chennai Super Kings, whose owner is the current BCCI president N Srinivasan.

Bindra backs Modi at IPL GC meeting

Bindra backs Modi at IPL GC meeting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Punjab Cricket Association President I S Bindra was the lone member to support the embattled Lalit Modi when the governing council met on Monday to decide the future course of action in the wake of the raging IPL controversy.

Modi pressurised Raj officers for favours: Gehlot

Modi pressurised Raj officers for favours: Gehlot

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Accusing Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi of having acted as an "extra-constitutional power" during Vasundhara Raje's rule, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has claimed he used to pressurise officers for favours due to his proximity to the Bharatiya Janata Party leader.

There's nothing to worry about, says Modi

There's nothing to worry about, says Modi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Under-fire IPL commissioner Lalit Modi parried questions about his impending resignation, saying the matter will be discussed and a unanimous decision taken at the upcoming Governing Council meeting on April 26.

'Allegations against Modi to be discussed soon'

'Allegations against Modi to be discussed soon'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Cricket Board (BCCI) has rescheduled its working Committee meeting from April 24 to May 2, where allegations against Lalit Modi and all other issues related to the Kochi franchise bid would come up for discussion.