Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:59pm on 04 Jun 2026,Thursday India
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made explosive claims that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his syndicate attempted to gain influence over the Indian Premier League during its early years. Modi alleged that he was offered hundreds of millions of dollars to ignore corruption and help facilitate control of an IPL franchise. He said he refused the proposal, leading to threats, intimidation, and pressure from the alleged betting network linked to Dawood's “Satta Bazaar.” Modi further claimed these threats were a major reason behind his decision to step away from cricket administration and remain outside India. The allegations have reignited debate over betting, corruption, and security concerns surrounding cricket. (PC: India Today)
