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.