Lalit Modi disclosed that threats from fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his syndicate, including attempts on his life and his son's kidnapping, forced him to leave cricket.
He claimed that these threats came after his efforts to curb betting and fixing
Jun 04, 2026
06:24 pm
What's the storyFormer Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner and chairman, Lalit Modi, has revealed the reasons behind his exit from the sport.
In an interview with ANI, Modi spoke about threats from fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his syndicate.
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