New Delhi, April 20: Facing allegation that it received 80 million dollars as facilitation fee for IPL broadcast rights from Multi Screen Media, WSG today claimed that it had done no wrong and would take appropriate action to uphold its reputation.
“Any allegation that WSG has used any funds received in connection with its sub-licence of these rights for inappropriate or unlawful activities is completely unfounded and without substance,” World Sports Group (WSG) said in a statement in response to media queries.
There were reports that WSG, which holds IPL’s overseas rights owed 2.5 million dollar to Modi Entertainment Network, and it was given rights at favourable terms by IPL commissioner Lalit Modi for settling old dues.
Strongly refuting any “impropriety” in relation to these matters, WSG said it had acquired media rights for IPL in January 2008 for 10 years following public tender process.
–Agencies