SPORT-MODI-MEETING

I have no difference with Shashank Manohar: Lalit Modi
Dubai, Apr 18 (PTI) Contrary to speculation that his
wings may be clipped, IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi is here to
attend an International Cricket Council meeting on behalf of
BCCI president Shashank Manohar.
Modi landed in Dubai for the meeting which would also be
attended by ICC vice president Sharad Pawar and ICC principal
adviser IS Bindra.
"I have no difference with Shashank Manohar and I have
been asked to attend the ICC meeting (on his behalf)," Modi
told PTI when asked to comment about reports that Manohar is
unhappy with his role in IPL.
Modi is in the eye of a storm after his public spat with
Minister of State fro External Affairs Shashi Tharoor over the
ownership of the IPL Kochi franchise and there is a section
within the cricket board which doesn't approve of his way of
functioning.
Nomination for ICC Vice-President, new Future Tours
Programme (2012-20) and 2012 Under-19 World Cup are in the
agenda for the ICC meeting.
Once the meeting is over, Modi will return to Bangalore
for the IPL semifinal matches on April 21 and 22.
Modi, meanwhile, assured fans that IPL has approached the
authorities to ensure their safety following the blasts in
Bangalore yesterday.
"We have taken up the issue with the highest authorities
and security will be tight," Modi said. PTI