New Delhi: Under fire ever since IPL spot-fixing scandal broke out, Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) is now facing tough questions about brand IPL and its credibility and sanctity in the world of cricket. CNN-IBN's Karan Thapar interviews BCCI's President N Srinivasan.
Here's the transcript of the full interview:
Karan Thapar: Hello and welcome to Devil's Advocate and a special interview with the president of the BCCI N Srinivasan. Mr Srinivasan would you accept that the fact that three, may be more, cricketers from Rajasthan Royals are accused of spot-fixing has badly damaged the credibility of the IPL, both as a brand and as a tournament?
N Srinivasan: I think it is a big generalisation. I mean, we have to admit the fact that three players have been arrested. At the same time, their lawyers are saying that they are innocent. I think we should also wait and see if Delhi Police prove, establish and substantiate whatever allegations they have made. ...
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