Lalit Modi Quotations

This inter-city tournament would be played in the day-night format, which would be frozen in just a few months. The tournament would be licensed (meaning its television rights would be sold).

The main objective ... is to take the game to the expatriates, who otherwise only get to watch matches on TV.

With Nimbus Sport's excellent track record and very competitive cost, BCCI has secured for itself and its fans a fantastic level of TV coverage never before seen in India.

It is a landmark deal for BCCI and through this the fans of the Indian team around the world can get original apparels manufactured and distributed through the global network of Nike.

Our vision is to embrace the entire Indian community worldwide.

If others want to play they can. Why should we play in October?

The CAB has lost the chance of hosting Champions Trophy because of putting unreasonable conditions.

We're not free in October in 2007, 2008 or 2009. We have made our position very clear to the ICC (International Cricket Council) many times.

The global media rights tender is intended to streamline the process of match telecasting wherever the Indian team is playing. With the number and quality of matches growing, this streamlining becomes increasingly important.

The global media rights are an integral part of the game as it brings the sport to the people.