Lalit Modi, the founder and architect of the Indian Premier League, talks to former BBC Sports Editor and renowned sports and business commentator, Mihir Bose about a number of allegations which have been levelled against him.
In this video, Lalit Modi talks about the IPL matches played in South Africa and how other premier leagues operate:
• Indian elections meant domestic security was an issue
• Some were upset at the move to South Africa, but majority favoured the switch rather than cancel the tournament
• Without South Africa the fans, team owners and advertisers would have lost
• Many leagues around the world were studied in detail
• Most leagues have cultures developed over decades
• IPL was unique
• Most sports leagues are in debt but IPL is debt free
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