The Economic Times

'Biggest reason I left cricket', Lalit Modi claims Dawood Ibrahim's $4-billion 'Satta Bazaar' targeted him over IPL control

Lalit Modi reveals Dawood Ibrahim's syndicate threatened him. He refused to cooperate with their betting empire. This led to threats and attacks. Modi's decision to retire from cricket administration was driven by these life-threatening pressures. He stated that his personal guarantee to step away from the sport saved his life.