N Srinivasan on enthusiastic Gurunath, vicious media and fugitive Modi

BCCI President N Srinivasan was peppered with questions at a press conference in Kolkata where he announced that he would not quit as President and said an independent commission would probe any irregularities committed during the IPL. Some of his responses were in a word, interesting. Like his answer to a question to what Gurunath Meiyappan was doing in the CSK dugout if he was not an owner of the team: “He was enthusiastic. What can I tell you?” We bring to you more questions and answers from an entertaining and highly volatile session. Enjoy: Will you not resign? “I will not be allow myself to be railroaded, bulldozed or threatened. I have been selected to do a job and I will do it well. I have answered this question many times. The BCCI is united and determined to justify peoples trust in the IPL.” [caption id=“attachment_816697” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] AFP[/caption] Why is CSK being allowed to play? “The stadium is full. People are clamouring for tickets. And there are no allegations against the CSK.” How can CSK distance itself from Gurunath? “He was travelling with the team and he was enthusiastic. But I have nothing to say about this. India Cements has already issued a statement. A commission will look into this. I don’t think it is neccessary for me to go further on this. I have not done anything wrong, if a relative has, let the law take its course.” No conflict of interest at all? “Well, I don’t know about you. But the BCCI believes in natural justice.” Who is the owner, team principal of the CSK? “India Cements has been helped cricket for more than 50 years. India Cements run 12-13 teams in the TNCA cricket. These teams are run by ex-cricketers. And it is those people who are running the team.” So what was Gurunath doing in the dugout? “He was enthusiastic. What can I tell you? The commission will go into the details.” Lalit Modi has tweeted that CSK is spoiling the IPL. Your thoughts… “I do not reply to fugitives.” Will the BCCI act fairly? “You cannot assume that people in the BCCI will not act fairly. What is the hurry? I will not be part of the commission. I await the report as much as you.” Why did you say you couldn’t be bulldozed out of the job? I was referring to the media. TV, newspapers and everyone else wanted me gone. And I was referring to them. There have been others but primarily the media.