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Monday, April 26, 2010

Chirayu Amin | New IPL Chairman

Following the suspension of Lalit Modi as IPL Commissioner yesterday, we hear today that Chirayu Amin has been appointed as interim Commissioner of the Indian Premier League. The Governing Council of the IPL met at the Board of Control for Cricket
in India headquarters and made their decision about Amin’s appointment today after discussing the role of Lalit Modi and the alleged regularities.

An article over on oneindia.in says that the BCCI will go public with the charges filed against Modi. Amin is now the BCCI Vice-President and IPL Governing Council member and is also the president of the Baroda Cricket Association. BCCI President Shashank Manohar said that Modi’s alleged misdemeanours have damaged the reputation not only of cricket administration in India, but also the game of cricket itself.

Modi has been given 15 days to respond and while he is under suspension is unable to take any part on the Board, the IPL, the Working Committee, and any other BCCI involvements. Meanwhile IPL franchises have apparently asked that Modi be given the opportunity to explain and are standing by him at present.