Thu Nov 28 01:37:58 UTC 2024: ## Former IPL Chairman Accuses Srinivasan of Match and Auction Fixing

**Mumbai, India** – Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has leveled explosive allegations against former BCCI president N. Srinivasan, accusing him of fixing IPL auctions and matches to benefit his team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In an interview with Raj Shamani on YouTube, Modi claimed Srinivasan, who he described as an opponent of the IPL, manipulated umpire selections for CSK games, using Chennai-based officials.

Modi specifically alleged that Srinivasan ensured CSK acquired England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff in the 2009 auction by instructing other franchises not to bid. He stated that this was done to eliminate obstacles to the IPL’s success. “Srinivasan wasn’t going to let IPL happen,” Modi said. “He was a thorn in our bush.”

These accusations follow the 2013 spot-fixing scandal involving CSK, where Gurunath Meiyappan, Srinivasan’s son-in-law and a top CSK official, was arrested. The scandal led to a two-year suspension for CSK from the IPL.

Modi’s statements are significant given his past role in establishing the IPL and the historical context of the 2013 scandal. While the allegations are serious, no independent verification has been provided at this time. The BCCI and Srinivasan have yet to respond to these claims. The revelation promises to reignite controversy surrounding the IPL’s early years and the alleged influence of powerful individuals within the cricketing establishment.

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