Why should Chennai Super Kings suffer? asks Srinivasan

Is there a charge against the franchise? Is there any accusation against any player? Then why should Chennai Super Kings suffer? The franchise has done nothing wrong.

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But Meiyappan was one of the CSK officials.

The BCCI has suspended him and he’s not associated with the game in any capacity. As far as the chargesheet is concerned,the law will take its own course. I’ve got nothing to do with that. It is up to Gurunath to defend his position. But mind you,he’s not been convicted in the court of law.

Why did the BCCI ban the four Rajasthan Royals players then,two of them for life?

The BCCI disciplinary committee took the decision based on its internal probe conducted by our anti-corruption commissioner Ravi Sawani.

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You’ve been facing immense pressure since the IPL spot-fixing controversy broke out in May. How do you manage to hold off so much pressure?

My strength comes from my honesty. I’ve done nothing wrong and am clear to my conscience. I’ve been walking the road of truth. If I had played a bluff,I’d have been worried. But because I haven’t done anything wrong,I don’t have any reason to look over my shoulder.

How difficult is this period to you as a father and father-in-law?

Look,I’m a professional. I’ve learnt to take things as they come. The question you’ve asked is a very personal one and I don’t discuss personal matters in public.

Lalit Modi has launched a vitriolic attack on you and some other Board members have taken to Twitter.

Why is media giving so much importance to a fugitive who’s on the run. I don’t follow him on Twitter and am completely unruffled. Why shall I give importance to someone who doesn’t deserve it the least bit.