http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Christopher-Lance-Cairns-c50906 sues Modi for libel –Cricket News update
The former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 cricket captain Chris Cairns has announced that he is going to file libel charges against Lalit Modi, the erstwhile Indian Premier League commissioner. Modi had accused Cairns of corruption during an update in 2010 on the social networking
site Twitter.
Chris claims that the false accusations has damaged his career, as well as affected his private life negatively. He added that his prolific career has lost significance in the eyes of the fans and followers around the world. Similarly, his marriage has been
strained where his wife might have lost confidence in him as a trustworthy partner.
In his 2010 message on Twitter, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808 during the three editions of the ICL. However, he left during the early
stages of the third edition in late 2008, as his contract was terminated.
According to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Modi-c76470, Chris was subsequently removed from the IPL auction in 2010, due to his involvement in match fixing during ICL days. According to Modi’s legal representative, Chris is creating a hue and cry just to plead his innocence and win the sympathy
of the public.
The defendants also see Cairns move to file defamation charges as a ploy, not only to hide his own corruption, but all other such incidents during ICL matches as well.
The ICL became defunct due to the lack of support from the BCCI and opposition from other cricketing boards around the world.
Chris holds an impressive track record as an all rounder, while also captaining his national side. His overall performance in Test format is better than ODIs. He has always been considered an asset for his national side.
After becoming embroiled in the corruption controversy, he has been seeking redemption. However, his former Chandigarh team mates have been named as witnesses to testify against his charges. They include several Indian players as well as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Hall-c1040, the
South African all rounder who played alongside Cairns in the ICL.
At 41 years of age, Cairn claims that the move to seek legal help against Modi’s allegations is meant to bring the truth in front of the world. According to Lalit’s representatives, it is just an effort to save face.
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