Lalit Modi, the suspended chairman and commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL), today said he would take more time to reply to the show-cause notices from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The board agreed to give him more time to reply - till Saturday, May 15.
Modi is believed to have finalised the reply, but is consulting his lawyers for their opinion. The chargesheet, giving him 15 days to reply, was served on April 26 soon after his suspension after the IPL final.
Modi is expected to reply to the the following charges: With regard to the initial bids of Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab; Kickbacks from the broadcasting deal with Muti Screen Media and World Sports Group; Bid rigging of the two new franchisees; Sale of Internet rights; His alleged ownership in several IPL teams and his demeanour with other members of the IPL Governing Council.
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