The Governing Council of the IPL served IPL Chairman Lalit Modi a formal email stating his ouster as the IPL chairman just after the grand finale of the DLF Indian Premier League. Lalit Modi is facing 22 charges of impropriety including accepting a multi-million dollar kickback while assigning the telecast rights for IPL matches and attempting to rig bids for IPL Kochi and IPL Pune.
On Monday morning, The Governing Council of the IPL made Chirayu Amin as the interim chief of the IPL.
On the other hand defiant Modi said to NDTV, “Are they so scared of me attending the meeting? Are they so scared of the truth?”
This whole IPL mess looks nothing less than a bollywood story where a hero is turned villain but what matters us is what is going to happen to this new cricket format which is loved by one and all.
The mega event ended today with Chennai Super Kings winning the final against Mumbai Indians. Few awards were given in the presentation ceremony.
Suresh Raina got the maximum sixes award. He also got the Man of the Match award. After winning the match he said “Our staff have put in lot of hard work. I’m really happy for the team. It’s been a great year for us.
Andrew Symonds got the ‘Karbol Kamaal catches’ award for the IPL 3.
Sourabh Tiwary was named the Under-23 success of the tournament due to his brilliant 419 runs
Kingfisher Fairplay award went to Chennai Super Kings.
Orange Cap was presented by Nita Ambani to Sachin Tendulkar
Purple Cap was presented by the owner of Deccan Chargers to Pragyan Ojha.
Sachin Tendulkar captain of Mumbai Indians got a cheque of Rs 3 crores for being the runners-up said “A couple of important catches cost us, the start also.. we could have accelerated a little bit more, it was just one of those tough days, I want to thank all the Mumbai Indians supporters. Towards the end, Pollard came and it was a bit too late. It’s been a terrific journey, it’s been an honour to be part of the Mumbai Indians, the support staff has also been tremendous. It’s been a special tournament for us, barring today. Most likely I’ll be playing next year as well.”
MS Dhoni lifted the IPL trophy and collected Rs 6 crores as winners said “Credit goes to the team, we were under pressure in the middle of he tournament, excited to lift the trophy today. We were happy with the total, the Mumbai wicket supports the seamers and Bollinger did well early, Ashwin has been doing a superb job with new ball. We were able to create the kind of pressure to get wickets. The IPL gets better and better, the benchmark keeps rising each year. The players will sweat more because of extra teams next year, the pressure will be on the office-bearers to make it further big.”
Ending the gala event, chairman of IPL Lalit Modi “For many years I have lived a dream that India would have a sports league that we would be proud of. We have had some off-field issues that are mainly due to half-truths. If there is any flouting of rules, I take full responsibilities. I assure that IPL is clean and transparent. We should not allow this brand to be diluted. We must help this evolve to be stronger and better. As the proverb goes ” The obstacle is our path”, we have faced several challenges. I thank all my team members, team members, BCCI officials, sponsors and everyone for their support. All I wanted is to leave a footprint in this glorious game. My final thank you is to all the fans, we missed you last year and it’s your passion that keeps us going. Thank you!! “
Best Debut Performance Award – Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians)
Best Batsman Award – Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians)
Best Bowler Award – Pragyan Ojha (Deccan Chargers)
Best Dramatic Performance Award – Harbhajan Singh (Mumbai Indians)
Most Consistent Performer Award – Jacques Kallis (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Best Breakthrough Performance Award 2008 – Brendon McCullum (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Best Breakthrough Performance Award 2009 – Anil Kumble (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Best Fielder Award – AB de Villiers (Delhi Daredevils)
Best Ground Award – Chinnaswamy Stadium Bangalore.
Best Stadium Experience Award – DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.
IPL Season 3, 2010 Viewers’ Choice Awards
Best Catch Award – David Hussey (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Best Batsman Award – Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians)
Best Captain Award – Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai Indians)
Best Bowler Award – Pragyan Ojha (Deccan Chargers)
Best Commentator Award – Ravi Shastri.
Most Stylish Player Award – Robin Uthappa (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Most Fan-Friendly Cricketer Award – Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers)
Best Fielder Award – Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings)
IPL Season 3, 2010 Statistical Awards
Most Economical Bowler Award – Ravichandran Ashwin (Chennai Super Kings)
Fastest Hundred Award – Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals)
Highest Percentage of Runs Scored in Boundaries Award – Virender Sehwag (Delhi Daredevils)
IPL Season 3, 2010 Eternal Favourite Award
Indian Cricketing Legend I Would Want in my Team Award – Kapil Dev.
IPL Awards Jury : Lalit Modi (Convener), Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara, Javagal Srinath, Simon Taufel, Harsha Bogle
With exit of Shashi Tharror, all eyes are now on the BCCI as reports have come out that BCCI officials are thinking about axing the IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi.As per reports, BCCI officials are very upset as Tharror vs Lalit Controversy has brought BCCI under tax scanner. Never ever in the history of BCCI, Income Tax and Government has raised questions over them.
“Modi’s exit is a foregone conclusion. The BCCI members are extremely unhappy in the manner in which he brought about this controversy,” a top BCCI source informed.
“Never in the history of BCCI has the Income Tax sleuths raided the offices. It has not only tarnished the image of the Board but has also sullied the IPL brand,” the source said.
Today, even in Parliament, the question relating to black money in IPL was raised more than one time. Leaders from all parties want thorough investigation about the money involved in Indian Premier League.
Moreover, Modi himself is under intense pressure for allegedly helping his close friends and relatives to buy share in IPL teams. As per some reports, BCCI President may take up the post of IPL Co Commissioner. Modi who is in Duba for an ICC meet has to wait for the meeting of general council to be held on 26th, only after that his future will be decided.
