'Stupid game': Lalit Modi claims he 'begged' Sachin, Dravid to play 2007 T20 WC
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi claims he personally urged senior Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid to participate in the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup. He states that the players were initially dismissive of the format, viewing it as a 'stupid game' after a long tour.
Why it matters
This provides historical context on the early skepticism surrounding T20 cricket, which has since become the most commercially successful format of the sport.
Lalit Modi: What is this stupid game? Lalit Modi claims he begged Sachin, Dravid to play 2007 T20 World Cup | Cricket News - The Times of India
The article reports on a public figure's claims regarding historical events without taking a stance on the validity of the statements.
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