THAROOR-LD MODI 2LST

Wondering as to why any third party (Tharoor), which is
not a shareholder in any of the franchise, should be exercised
about IPL seeking details, Modi said that he did not know
about who Sunanda Pushkar was till he read about her in the
newspapers.
Pushkar, who was given 19 per cent of the 25 per cent
equity held by Rendezvous Sports World in Kochi franchise, is
close to Tharoor, who is reportedly planning to marry her.
The cash-rich IPL, which has become a one billion dollar
revenue entity in the third season this year, had auctioned
Kochi and Pune franchise to Rendezvous and Sahara last month
for a total of about Rs 3,200 crore.
Modi, who has been credited with success of IPL, also
wondered as to why Pushkar should be given free equity and
quipped "whether she is bringing any value?"
Questioning Tharoor making a phone call to IPL for not
disclosing the identity of shareholders of Rendezvous, he said
"his call has been minuted and the entire conversation has
been minuted by IPL".
He said that his main concern was always to find out the
sources of money and identity of shareholders to maintain
transparency in IPL and keep it above board, particularly on
account of the huge money involved.
Asked about the Board of Control for Cricket in India
President Shashank Manohar taking up cudgels on Kochi issue,
Modi said "I will not comment on the issue, particularly when
it is our internal matter. I will give a suitable reply." PTI
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