We track the latest developments in the two probes on spot fixing and illegal betting in the Indian Premier League.

16.46 pm: As things stand

FROM PTI: Jagmohan Dalmiya to take care of day-to-day affairs of BCCI. BCCI Secretary Sanjay Jagdale and Treasurer Ajay Shirke asked to withdraw their resignation. N Srinivasan to step aside as BCCI President till investigation into IPL spot-fixing scandal is over.

Dalmiya's name was proposed by Arun Jaitley.

16.23 pm: Srinivasan stays, Dalmiya interim president?

According to TV reports, Dalmiya interim president, Srinivasan stepping aside -- he is not resigning.

But before the decision can be announced -- MCA's Ravi Sawant has said that such a decision will not be constitutionally legal. So they need to figure out the way forward.

Meeting adjourned for now. Reports of a working group or a "steering committee" coming through -- Niranjan Shah may have a role to play.

16.11 pm: Srinivasan's excuse

Srinivasan says his resignation will set a bad precedent, according to CNN-IBN sources. This has got to be a joke... right?

Other sources add: All board members to resign if Srinivasan stays.

15.21 pm: Quit Srinivasan movement on in full force

Agitated members ask Srinivasan to resign immediately. Ajay Shirke tells BCCI members that N Srinivasan should step down on moral grounds. Meanwhile, Shashank Manohar has made it clear that there is no provision for interim President.

IS Bindra has written a scathing blog on his website not only about Srinivasan but also about India Cements.

BCCI crisis meeting is leaked out to media instantly-confidentiality?yes the bcci way!! — Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) June 2, 2013

Legally Srini can continue to hold office till Sept but will not have the power to run #BCCI. — Prabhu Chawla (@PrabhuChawla) June 2, 2013

13.55 pm: There is no stepping aside for Srinivasan

As things stand, there are no provisions in the BCCI Constitution for anyone to step aside. So Srinivasan either resigns or not. Else, they will have to call a SGM within 10 days. Murky.

13.41 pm: Did the BCCI try to cover up bookie involvement?

Meanwhile, on his blog Punjab Cricket Association president I S Bindra wonders aloud whether it was possible to nip the malfeasance in the bud.

On India’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2010, due to the LTTE operation, a retired general of Sri Lankan army was given charge of the Indian team’s security and he ensured the tightest security arrangements, including installing CCTV cameras on every floor and the lobby of the hotels where the Indian team was staying. At night an official travelling with the team had taken a girl into the room of an Indian player who is also a prominent member of CSK team for last six seasons. It was observed on the footage that the girl spent the night prior to a game. It was so alleged that girl was sent by an individual on ICC's list of suspected bookies. This incident was in gross violation of security as well as anti corruption regulations. On the basis of General's report , the Sri Lankan Board reported these sordid details in writing to the team Manager along with documentary evidence and also informed anti corruption official of ICC. It is understood that under pressure from an official of Indian Board, the Sri Lanka board was made to withdraw the report. Mihir Bose filed this story in The Sunday Times, which was rubbished by the BCCI spokesperson, and Sri Lanka Cricket Board was arm-twisted into denying the whole episode.

Read the full blog HERE

The game of cricket in India is going through a cleansing process! The game will always correct itself! The game will always win out! — Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 2, 2013

13.32 pm: Emergency meet at 1430 hrs

The emergency meet is all set to take place at 1430 hrs IST. Meanwhile, BCCI vice-president Shivlal Yadav to NDTV: Open to taking post of interim president.

13.26 pm: Manohar or Dalmiya to take over as interim president?

The writing is on the wall. Arun Jaitley, Rajeev Shukla and Anurag Thakur will join the Chennai meeting by video conference from Delhi. Ajay Shirke, who had resigned as Treasurer will be present in Chennai but BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale, who also resigned in the wake of the scandal, is still unsure of whether he wants to be present at the meeting.

According to Times Now, Jagmohan Dalmiya -- one of the frontrunners to take over as interim president, has a clean-up plan for the IPL. It includes among other things: No cheerleaders, no timeouts, No owners in the dugout and even a one year holiday period for the IPL to clean up it's act.

9.52 am: Arun Jaitley not keen on becoming BCCI president

Sources told CNN IBN, that BJP leader Arun Jaitley is not keen on taking on the role of the BCCI president in a year preceding the general elections. Jaitley, however, will attend the BCCI meet in Chennai via video conferencing.

2 June, 8.45 pm: 'Will ask Srinivasan to step aside, will not force him to resign'

According to BCCI sources, the cricket body has decided to ask president N Srinivasan to 'step aside unconditionally' till the investigation into son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan's links to the spot-fixing scandal is on. The sources told CNN IBN that, "We will not push for N. Srinivasan's resignation or impeachment." Adding that the board has not yet arrived on the consensus on who will replace Srinivasan. Shashank Manohar, according to reports, is still not willing to become interim president

End of updates from 1 June

9. oo pm: Jagdale, Shirke welcome Shukla's decision to quit

Sanjay Jagdale and Ajay Shirke on Saturday welcomed IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla's decision to step down from the post in view of the recent controversies surrounding the T20 league and said it's time the credibility of Indian cricket was restored.

"That is his decision. He is at the eye of storm. Perhaps he must have realised the gravity of the situation. It's never too late. But the real issue is how Indian cricket moves ahead and the credibility of BCCI is restored," Shirke said when asked to comment on Shukla's resignation. Read more here.

8.45 pm: Shukla’s resignation doesn’t absolve him of IPL mess: Modi

Lalit Modi has held Rajiv Shukla responsible for the entire “mess” in India Premier League and said by merely resigning from the position of the IPL chairman doesn’t absolve the politician-cum-cricket administrator from his “wrongdoings”. Read more here.

8. 30 pm: Ankeet Chavan to tie knot Sunday

Mumbai Crime Branch sleuths will keep a hawk’s eye on guests attending the wedding ceremony of disgraced Rajasthan Royals cricketer and an accused in the IPL spot-fixing scandal Ankeet Chavan in Mumbai on Sunday.

Chavan is tying the knot with his sweetheart and IT consultant Neha Sambari in a low-key ceremony. Read more here.

6. 45 pm: Rajeev Shukla resigns as IPL Chairman

Rajeev Shukla resigned as IPL Chairman on Saturday evening saying he took the decision in view of the recent controversies.

A day before the emergency meeting of the working committee in Chennai, Shukla took the decision to quit saying that he felt it necessary to do so in the light of the recent developments.

"I have decided to quit as IPL chairman. It is a decision which I was pondering over for some time. I think it is time to step down," Shukla told PTI.

Shukla said that he also took into account the resignations of BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale and treasurer Ajay Shirke before taking the decision to step down.

"Sanjay Jagdale and Ajay Shirke resigned in the best interest of Indian cricket. I thought this is the right time," he said. Read more here.

2.45 pm: Srinivasan puts three conditions before stepping down - sources

According to TV reports, N Srinivasan has put a few conditions in front of the board if they want him to step down:

- He wants to represent India at ICC.

- He wants to elect his own Treasurer and Secretary before stepping down.

- He won't allow a non-board member to become the next President.

- Sanjay Jagdale and Ajay Shirke cannot return to the BCCI fold.

- Wants to be restored once he is cleared.

The sources also added that the BCCI will not give in to these demands.

1.45 pm: Pressure on Srinivasan to quit relentless

Jyotiraditya Scindia has once against spoken against Srinivasan, saying: "There are dark clouds over cricket in India, Srinivasan should resign and a free and fair probe should be done."

Meanwhile, Goa Cricket Association President Vinod Phadke has said: "If the majority says Srinivasan has to resign then we will also be with the majority. According to me everybody will pressurize Srinivasan to resign."

1.00 pm: Shashank Manohar could take over as working President

TV reports are rife with reports that former BCCI President Shashank Manohar could take over as the new working President — if Srinivasan steps aside till the probe is complete. CNN-IBN quotes sources as saying that Srinivasan will not be impeached, but will simply step aside — hinting at a compromise formula.

Former cricketer Kirti Azad has told the TV channel that if Srinivasan quits, 'everything will be okay' at the BCCI.

Meanwhile, BCCI Vice President Sudhir Dabir has said that he will honour whatever decision the Working Committee takes on Srinivasan's fate.

12.15 pm: BCCI meeting to take place tomorrow

N Srinivasan has called for an emergency BCCI meeting tomorrow. All the board members will meet at 2.30 pm at the Park Sheraton in Chennai. Pressure has been mounting on Srinivasan over the past week, and hit a peak today with Secretary Sanjay Jagdale and Treasurer Ajay Shirke resigning from the BCCI. It is expected that he will either step aside till the probe is complete, or resign - paving the way for a new President.

IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla confirmed the meeting: "I have heard that Srinivasan has called for a meeting tomorrow, and Arun Jaitley is right - there will be an important announcement after the meeting. I request the media to wait for another day."

Joint Secretary Anurag Thakur also confirmed the meeting: "A Working Committee meeting has been called for tomorrow at 11 am in Chennai. I believe we have many issues to discuss - all that has taken place in the last few days will be discussed tomorrow."

Earlier it was reported that the meeting would take place on 8 June.

Click here to read a full report.

10.10 am: According to CNN-IBN, Gurunath Meiyappan told Mumbai Police someone called Terry in the ICC had warned him orally in April on bookie links. No formal communication was established wit the BCCI in this regard, claimed Meiyappan.

9.48am: BCCI joint secretary Anurag Thakur to Times Now:

"Resignations of two top BCCI members (Secretary Sanjay Jagdale and Treasurer Ajay Shirke) unfortunate. We all think that there needs to be more transparency in the board."

Thakur also added that Jagdale and Shirke may have resigned because of the pressures of handling the situation - but he denied that there was any political pressure behind the resignations.

"Anyone - anyone who is a culprit should be punished. In a day or two, there will be some important steps taken by the BCCI. The police probe is on, but everything will be clear in the upcoming meeting. The meeting can also be preponed."

9:30 am As the BCCI crisis lingers on, clamour for N Srinivasan to quit has gotten louder.

According to an NDTV report, Srinivasan has reportedly been served an ultimatum by the five vice-presidents of the board to quit or accept their resignation. The five vice-presidents of the BCCI are Arun Jaitley, Shivlal Yadav, Chitrak Mitra, Niranjan Shah and Sudhir Dabir.

"Wait for a day and you'll hear something significant," BCCI vice-president Arun Jaitley told CNN IBN, when asked if the five Vice Presidents of the Board, including him, could put in their papers on Saturday.

Sources told Times Now that Central Zone vice-president Sudhir Dabar will resign today.

But, Srinivasan remains adamant and has reiterated that he will not quit.

Meanwhile, Ajay Shirke, BCCI's treasurer and the board's secretary, Sanjay Jagdale, resigned from their posts on Friday. Their resignation came three hours after the Mumbai Police claimed that the ICC had warned IPL team CSK chief Gurunath Meiyappan, Srinivasan's son-in-law, about his suspected involvement with bookies weeks before his arrest.

Chennai hotelier Vikram Aggarwal to be grilled today

9:00 am Meanwhile,Chennai hotelier Vikram Aggarwal who is being probed for his links with bookies betting on IPL matches, will be question by Mumbai Police again today. After evading the police for a few days and refusing to honour the summons by Chennai Police, Aggarwal finally appeared before the Mumbai Police crime branch on Friday to record his statement. Owner of Radisson Blu hotel, Aggarwal is reportedly a "key link" between the betting syndicate and Bollywood celebrities. betting.

End of updates for May 31

20.30: The BCCI secretary, Sanjay Jagdale, and the board treasurer, Ajay Shirke, resign

Ajay Shirke, the BCCI treasurer, has become the first board official to step down following the IPL spot-fixing scandal. He was joined shortly after by Sanjay Jagdale, the honorary secretary, who told Times Now that he has sent a resgination letter to Srinivasan.

Jagadale was part of the commission that has been to set-up investigate the allegations and this decision means the commission will not be able to proceed until a replacement is appointed. According to Boria Majumdar on Times Now, Jagdale was not told before being named to the probe and in fact, he had made it clear to Srinivasan that he did not want to be part of the investigation.

Jagdale said he was "deeply hurt" by the recent developments and thought some new faces could come in and take the responsibility.

Shirke had criticised the manned in which the BCCI had handled the fallout of the allegations, especially the allegations surrounding Chennai Super Kings and N Srinivasan's son-in-law, Gurunath Meiyappan. Yesterday, Shirke had said he would consider stepping down if the board did not call a working committee meeting to discuss the allegations.

The BCCI did announce an emergency meeting to be held next week, but it seems that was not enough to convince Shirke to stay on.

"I have already spoken to the media at length and the reasons for that have been spoken at length," Shirke told Times Now. "That is all I would like to say at this moment."

Shirke also said Srinivasan did not try and talk him out of resigning.

19.15: It is Srinivasan's choice to resign - Hyderabad Cricket Association President

Hyderabad Cricket Association's President G Vinod has said that the BCCI needs to meet as soon as possible to debate and clean up the recent issues in cricket. He also said that it was up to Srinivasan to resign or not: "He is a man who says that he was democratically elected. It is his choice to resign."

19.05 pm: ICC hasn't said anything to BCCI - Ratnakar Shetty

BCCI Chief Administrative Officer Ratnakar Shetty spoke to the media and said that there was an ICC ACSU officer present at the last Working Committee meeting, but no warning was given to the BCCI that day.

"To the best of my knowledge, the ICC has said nothing about a warning to the BCCI. We have no control on what they told an individual."

Shetty also confirmed that the BCCI has called for an emergency meeting but said that the date and time of the meeting will be communicated tomorrow.

18.30 pm: Vikram Aggarwal's hotel raided; BCCI calls emergency meet

TV reports say that Vikram Aggarwal's Radisson Blu and Fortune Farm Hotel have been raided by the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch CID.

Also, news has just come in that the BCCI Working Committee will meet on 8 June. Ideally, all the facts surrounding the spot-fixing scandal will be discussed at this meet. Times Now are quoting BCCI sources, who say that some members may push for Srinivasan's resignation in this meeting.

18.10 pm: N Srinivasan denies getting a warning from the ICC about Gurunath

N Srinivasan has denied receiving any warning from the ICC about his son-in-law, Gurunath Meiyappan, according to PTI.

I have checked with BCCI officials, we have never received any warning: Srinivasan. — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 31, 2013

18.00 pm: Trivedi was in touch with bookies and players, say police

Times Now, citing Delhi Police sources, says Trivedi was in touch with both bookies and players and that he accepted gifts from bookies.

According to ESPNcricinfo, "Trivedi had declined multiple approaches by bookies and had also reported an approach by a bookie to the Anti Corruption and Security Unit during IPL 2012." The website also said that Trivedi one of the cricketers that was approached by India TV reporters during their sting last year but turned them away.

17.20 pm: Bookies arrested by Chennai Police given bail

The bookies that were arrested by the Chennai Police have been given bail, except for Kitty by a Chennai court. They have been asked to surrender their passports and have to present themselves to the police twice a day as well.

15.55 pm: Meiyappan to Vindoo: 'ICC has warned me about the company I keep'

CNN-IBN have reported that transcripts show Gurunath telling Vindoo Dara Singh that ICC had warned the BCCI about him and links with bookies. The ICC warning came soon after IPL 6 started. The transcripts also show Meiyappan warning Vindoo to be careful about his dealings. They also show him instructing Vindoo about specific runs in an over.

If these reports are indeed true, then there is no way BCCI President N Srinivasan would have been unaware about these warnings from the ICC. And then again if Meiyappan knew about the ICC warning, you have to wonder where he got the information from...

Former BCCI president AC Muthiah told CNN-IBN: BCCI Chariman I am sure will be privy to the warning call. I remember when I was on the board of the ICC. That's when we divided all these anti-corruption steps and so on. Definitely the BCCI president would have been privy to this information. They would have warned BCCI only through him, Where could he [Meiyappan] have got this information? He would have got it only from his father-in-law, Inspite of that to continue his nefarious activities is something bizarre.

Muthiah also added: "Some players might have been hand in glove with Meiyappan."

Meanwhile Kirti Azad, former India cricket and now a member of the BJP, said the entire BCCI and IPL governing council should step down on moral grounds if they knew about the warning in advance.

"I am surprised and not yet surprised. All this has been happening for a long time... I have been talking, I have been shouting from rooftops saying that there should be transparency, accountability, responsibility and now you have a letter that says Meiyappan was involved.

"I think its a very serious charge.. if this charge has come it must have gone to the IPL governing body and then subsequently to BCCI because its a sub committee of the IPL and knowing very well that what had happened. I think the entire BCCI and IPL should step down on moral grounds."

The ICC's ACSU does not usually comment on any such reports. So this is all unofficial as of now.

15.20 pm: Anurag Thakur wants BCCI to call meeting over spot-fixing

Anurag Thakur, a BJP member of parliament, the president of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association and the joint-secretary of the BCCI has said he has asked N Srinivasan, the board president, and Sanjay Jagdale, the board secretary to convene a meeting over the spot-fixing scandal.

"We are talking to various members of the board and I have spoken to the president to convene a meeting and discuss all these issues in the meeting," Thakur, said. "I think it's very important to convene a meeting, I have spoken to the president and the secretary asking them to convene a meeting and I think they will convene a meeting over the next few days.

"I have spoken to Mr. Ajay Shirke (the BCCI treasurer), he is also keen to have a meeting. Let there be a meeting where everyone can come and speak their opinion."

Yesterday Shirke said he would consider resigning if the BCCI continued to avoid discussing the issue of Chennai Super Kings and Gurunath Meiyappan with the board at large.

15.00 pm: Trivedi's statement being recorded

RR bowler Siddharth Trivedi's statement is being recorded under Section 164 of CRPC.

According to TV sources, Trivedi has said: "Chandila was a scout for the bookies to approach players."

13.48 pm: Vindoo Dara Singh's custody extended

Vindoo Dara Singh's custody has been extended till June 3. According to reports, the police wants to question him in the presence of Vikram Aggarwal and bookie Tinku Mandi.

Gurunath Meiyappan's custody has also been extended till June 3. The custody of two bookies has also been extended.

12.58 pm: RR player Siddharth Trivedi to be made prosecution witness

Rajasthan Royals bowler Siddharth Trivedi will be made a prosecution witness in the IPL fixing scandal, reported CNN-IBN.

The player may testify against S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila. Trivedi played 17 matches for RR this season, taking 12 wickets. He has been a regular member of the RR team.

He represents Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy but has played for Gujarat and has been playing first-class cricket since 2002-03. The right-arm medium pacer has also been a regular in the Challenger Trophy.

This is a major development and he could be the whistle blower that this case really needs. It's almost illogical to believe that no other player was being allegedly approached by Chandila and Co.

Apparently, according to TV sources, Trivedi was offered money but refused the deal. He has also said that he has information on four chains of bookies.

Siddharth Trivedi,may not play for India,is also in the twilight of his career but has stood very tall in these times,take a bow! — shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) May 31, 2013

12.36 pm: Hotelier Vikram Aggarwal appears at Mumbai crime branch

Hotelier Vikram Aggarwal who had been untraceable so far, has appeared before the Mumbai Crime branch for questioning. Aggarwal, whose whereabouts were unknown thus far, had his appeal for anticipatory bail rejected by the Mumbai High Court on Thursday and also missed a deadline to surrender by the Tamil Nadu police.

The Tamil Nadu police had issued a lookout notice for Aggarwal this morning and had also vowed on Thursday to take further legal action against him.

12.08 pm: After Sachin now Manmohan breaks silence!

The IPL spot-fixing scandal seems to have prompted all those who are normally silent to speak out!

First it was Tendulkar who broke his silence to speak of his 'shock and disappointment' in the developments. And now he has been joined by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, although his comment was more to explain why he should not comment at all.

PTI news quoted Singh as saying that politics and sports should not get mixed.

Asked if the government was contemplating intervention into the scandal, Manmohan Singh said: "I would not like to comment on the type of things you have mentioned. This is under investigation."

The prime minister refused to be drawn into the controversy that top politicians, including ministers, were holding top positions in the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI).

"It is not proper for me to comment. I only hope that politics and sports don't get mixed," he told the accompanying media on board his special aircraft after ending his five-day visit to Japan and Thailand.

12.03 pm: 'I have nothing to say', says Shirke to media

BCCI treasurer Shirke who called a media conference in Pune doesn't look like he's going to say anything. He said that he had made his own position clear, and added that he would not like to make any more media appearances as he had nothing more to say.

"I don't know how many times I can say the same thing. You people please go and cover other important things!" he said.

In an interview with the Times of India, Shirke said, “(Under the current dispensation), the BCCI has called for innumerable emergency meetings to deal with even minor things. The same president called for many emergency meetings to resolve crises involving Deccan Chargers, Sahara Pune Warriorsand even over bank guarantees. A meeting was called when threeRajasthan Royals players were arrested too.”

“Why can’t an emergency meeting be called now when there’s such a serious situation at hand,” Shirke asked in the Times of India. “I’ve already said that. I don’t know about other board officials but I do believe that if they care for their reputation, they’ll also think the way I am doing. Otherwise, go through the trial by the media,” he said.

Shirke said that he will wait and see how the present situation evolves. “However, if the board members continue to ignore this, I shall not simply consider resigning. I’ll go ahead and do it,” he said.

Shirke is know to be close to Srinivasan, so this comes as a huge blow to the BCCI president. The likes of Rajeev Shukla and Arun Jaitley have already asked Srinivasan to step down while the probe is on.

11.45 am: Sachin Tedulkar breaks silence on IPL spot-fixing

Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar has finally broken his silence over IPL spot-fixing, saying that the "developments in the last two weeks have been shocking and disappointing".

Tendulkar who announced that the just concluded IPL would be his last tournament, added "It always hurts me when the game of cricket is in news for wrong reasons".

Meanwhile the Delhi HC has issued notices to the Centre and BCCI on a PIL seeking separation of IPL from BCCI.

11.31 am: IPL CEO files official complaint against Gurunath, India Cements and Rajasthan Royals

IPL CEO Sundar Raman has filed an official complaint against India Cements, Gurunath Meiyappan and Rajasthan Royals. The Probe committee set up by the BCCI will now probe this complaint.

11.21 pm: BCCI probe panel member calls Meiyappan CSK boss

In comments to the media, one of the members of the BCCI probe pane, Justice Chouta has called Gurunath Meiyappan the 'boss' of the Chennai Super Kings. This is in direct contrast to statements made by both India Cements and BCCI President N Srinivasan that Meiyappan was not the owner of the Chennai Super Kings and was merely an 'honorary' member of the board.

Srinivasan also sought to explain Meiyappan's presence in the team dugout by saying that he was an 'enthusiast' and not a team owner. He added that the probe commission of which Chouta is a part, would determine the exact nature of Meiyappan's role.

Shortly after his statement, media found visiting cards naming him as CSK 'Team Principal' and also circulated images of his owners badge that allowed him access to all areas of the stadium in the IPL.

11.15 am: Lookout notice issued for Aggarwal

The Tamil Nadu police have issued a lookout notice for Chennai hotelier Vikram Aggarwal who is wanted in connection with a betting scam related to the IPL.

Aggarwal has been absconding and failed to respond to a TN police deadline for him to surrender. He had failed to appear even after the Madras High Court turned down a request for anticipator bail. Speaking to media shortly afterwards, the TN Crime Brach said that they would continue to pursue legal options against Aggarwal.

The Mumbai police have indicated that they would like to question Aggarwal together with Vindoo Dara Singh and CSK boss Gurunath Meiyappan.

End of updates for 29 May

6.45 pm: Sreesanth has very little attention span: Delhi cops

Sreesanth has "small attention span", Ankit Chavan is "child-like and quiet" while Ajit Chandila is a "tough nut".

This is how investigators describe the three sacked Rajasthan Royals cricketers who were arrested in the IPL spot-fixing scandal on May 16.

A senior police official, who interrogated the cricketers, said Sreesanth had a "very little" attention span and he used to "jump from one point to another". Click here to read the full report.

6.00 pm: TN CB CID to take legal action against hotelier Vikram Aggarwal

The Tamil Nadu Crime Branch CID has told the media that since hotelier Vikram Aggarwal has not appeared for any questioning so far, they will take 'all types of legal action' to ensure that he is interrogated.

Aggarwal has not responded to any summons and his anticipatory bail has been rejected by the Madras HC. Aggarwal's deadline to surrender has also passed.

4.05 pm: Delhi Police had opposed Chavan's bail

CNN-IBN reports that the Delhi Police had opposed Chavan's bail plea, because they thought he would tamper with evidence during his time out. Chavan has been granted bail till 6 June, after which he will return to Tihar jail.

4.00 pm: Dhoni silent even in England

MS Dhoni shrugged away questions about the spot-fixing scandal during his press conference in England ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

"If I didn't answer the Indian media, why should I answer you?" he said, before entertaining questions relating to the team and their performance in the upcoming eight-nation tournament.

However, the media tied to coax answers surrounding the scandal from him. "The reputation of Indian cricket is not gone. Also, it's wrong to blame the IPL for Team India's bad performances in tournaments immediately after the IPL."

Answering a query on team selection, Dhoni joked: "The ACSU has banned me from announcing the (playing) XI. No... I'm just joking!"

With the floor manager saying that it was time for the last question, a reported made one last attempt at squeezing a response from Dhoni on the spot-fixing row, to which he said: "I will answer all the questions when the time is right. Right now, I just want to keep the side away from all this."

3.38 pm: Madras HC dismisses interim bail plea of Chennai hotelier

And while Ankeet Chavan may be celebrating the fact that he has received bail in a spot-fixing case registered against him, Chennai hotelier Vikram Aggarwal, wanted by the Mumbai police in a betting racket could be staring at jail.

Agarwal, the promoter of Radisson Blue, Chennai, had approached the Madras High Court asking for interim bail on Wednesday. Aggarwal earlier missed his deadline to surrender. The Tamil Nadu police had set a deadling of 10 am today.

3.05 pm: Chavan granted bail till 6 June

Ankeet Chavan has been given interim bail till 6 June by a sessions judge in a Delhi court. He will return to Tihar jail on the same date. Chavan had asked for bail so that he could get married on 2 June.

The bail has been given bail on a Rs 1 lakh personal bond and a surety of the same amount.

1.45 pm: Vikram Aggarwal was my punter: bookie

According to Times Now, bookie Utam Chand has confessed to Mumbai police that Chennai based hotelier Vikram Aggarwal was his punter.

Aggarwal earlier missed his deadline to surrender. The Tamil Nadu police had set a deadling of 10 am today. The Madras High Court will today resume hearing on the anticipatory bail plea filed by the hotelier.

12.28 pm: CBI to probe IPL scam?

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reportedly said that it is not averse to the CBI investigating the betting and spot-fixing allegations that have rocked the IPL. Home Secretary RK Singh said that he was open to such an investigation if the BCCI puts a formal request.

However CNN-IBN quoted government sources as saying that the MHA need not probe IPL as demanded by Pawar.

The government has not officially commented on the IPL investigation. However the sports ministry said in a press release that BCCI President N Srinivasan should resign on 'moral' grounds.

12.07 pm: Ankeet Chavan's bail plea to come up today

Rajasthan Royal's bowler Ankit Chavan, who was arrested along with teammates S Sreesanth and Ajit Chandila, will have his bail plea heard today.

Chavan's plea will come up before the sessions judge in a Delhi court. Chavan had previously applied for bail on the basis that he was due to get married on 2 June.

The 27-year-old Chavan is relatively unknown compared to Chandila and Sreesanth. The all-rounder has played for Mumbai, Mumbai Cricket Association XI, Mumbai Indians, Mumbai Under-19s, Mumbai Under-22s and of course, Rajasthan Royals.

Chavan played three matches in the IPL this season — taking just one wicket and scoring no runs. His biggest claim to fame is the 9/23 he took in the previous season against Punjab. He has 1931 runs and 53 wickets in his first-class career.

11. 36 am: Goa cricket board joins chorus for Srinivasan's resignation

The Goa cricket board has joined a steadily increasing chorus of people asking for N Srinivasan to step down as BCCI President.

Speaking to media, Goa Cricket Association VP Shekhar Salkar said, "Srinivasan has to quit, there is no other option left. How can there be an impartial probe with him there? We ask politicians to quit when their sons and daughters are involved, how can he stay when his son-in-law is involved?"

Meanwhile not missing a chance to emphasise his point that none of this would have happened if he had still been in charge, former BCCI President Sharad Pawar said, "I saw the reaction of the statement made by Mr. Manohar. Mr. Manohar says that the entire issue should be referred to the Home Ministry and the Home Ministry should review the all of IPLs matches and they should assess which is the truth and which is not. If I was there, I wouldn't allow such things to happen."

11. 26 am: Sreesanth's friend Abhishek Shukla gets bail

Sreesanth's aide Abhishek Shukla, who was arrested by Delhi police on Wednesday, has been granted bail. He was arrested for allegedly removing money and articles belonging to Sreesanth soon after the cricketer’s arrest on 16 May.

According to CNN-IBN, the police recovered Rs 5.5 lakh - an amount allegedly paid to Sreesanth by bookies - from Shukla.

The Delhi police had opposed bail, but the court had said that there was no need to keep Shukla in custody as there was no need to book him for cheating.

11. 16 am: Srinivasan calls BCCI members for support?

The latest reports coming in indicate that a rattled BCCI president N Srinivasan is calling up BCCI members for support. Times Now reports that he has called up BCCI members for support in case the prevailing situation boils down to a vote.

10.40 am: Srinivasan has no option but to quit: Former BCCI Secretary

Former Secretary of the BCCI, Jaywant Lele has said beleaguered BCCI President N Srinivasan has no option but to resign, in the wake of the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal. In comments reported by ANI news, Lele also batted for legalising betting.

"If betting is legalised 50 percent of the problem will be solved", he was quoted as saying.

Lele had also clarified that the BCCI is not an investigating agency, and could only ban players found guilty of spot-fixing. "If a cricketer's name is taken once he should be banned for life", he said.

10.21 am: Sharad Pawar in touch with top BCCI officials?

Former BCCI President Sharad Pawar is reportedly in touch with top BCCI officials because he wants the board to take action on the betting and fixing scandal.

The reports come in the wake of Pawar's statement on Wednesday, when he called the current situation 'ridiculous', adding that such an incident would never have taken place if he was still in charge.

10.00 am: Sreesanth money trail tracked, say Delhi Police

Delhi Police have claimed to have tracked the money trail involving arrested cricketer S Sreesanth, with the arrest of one of Sreesanth's friends identified as Abhishek Shukla on Wednesday.

According to CNN-IBN, the police recovered Rs 5.5 lakh - an amount allegedly paid to Sreesanth by bookies - from Shukla.

Shukla will be produced before a Delhi court today.

9.30 am: Delhi police says another team could be involved in spot-fixing

Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday night said there is a possibility of involvement of an IPL team besides Rajasthan Royals in spot-fixing but said no "breakthrough" has come in this regard so far.

"There is a possibility of involvement of another IPL team ", Kumar said when asked on the involvement of more IPL teams in the spot-fixing scandal.

He said Delhi Police were "hoping for a breakthrough but that hasn't come as yet. So, we will be looking at wider ramifications of our case as well".

To a question if he would like to name a team other than Rajasthan Royals, Kumar said "I should not take any name until I have material to back my claim".

Read more on that here

8.39 am: BCCI treasurer calls for emergency meet

BCCI treasurer Ajay Shirke has said the board should convene an emergency meeting and has called for a complete clean up.

Speaking to IBN18 Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Shirke said, "I would definitely say that there is a need for a definitive decision with regards to all the members being called together. What the decision of that meeting will be is in the realm of speculation, but there is a need for all the board members to come together and discuss."

"There has to be a complete clean up and let me tell you people like me will lose interest in working in this area if a clean up doesn't happen," Shirke said.

End of updates for 29 May

7.45 pm: Case of cheating against BCCI

A member of Jharkhand Cricket Association today filed a complaint with the magistrate's court here against BCCI and its functionaries for "cheating" the public in the wake of spot-fixing scandal.

Complainant Naresh Makani alleges that all the matches of IPL were fixed, and the franchise owners were involved in it.

"The circumstances clearly establish that the matches are not arranged as sporting events but those have been arranged to earn billion dollars wrongfully," reads the complaint. Read the full report here.

6.50 pm: Now Dalmiya makes himself heard

Times Now is reporting that former President of the BCCI and Chairman of ICC Jagmohan Dalmiya has said it was time to 'clean up' the IPL.

THe TV channel also quoted him as saying that Srinivasan did not resign because he has the numbers, and that no one spoke against him in the Kolkata board meet. Not only that, he also said that his resignation was not discussed at all.

Dalmiya later denied in a press conference that he said Srinivasan 'had the numbers'.

In the same press conference, he said that the game is above individuals. He also said that this was a "golden opportunity to clean cricket."

5.30 pm: Sharad Pawar hits out at Srinivasan

The chorus grows stronger. Former BCCI chief Sharad Pawar says that he is extremely hurt with the spot-fixing scandal. He also said: "The cricket loving people of India are hurt with the situation prevalent today."

Pawar also backed former BCCI president Shashank Manohar's suggestion that the matter be referred to the Home Ministry. He also said that if he was in charge, this would not have happened.

From his comments, it's clear that Pawar does not support Srinivasan in the scandal.

5.20 pm: Sreesanth's friend arrested for destroying evidence

A report on Times Now says that Sreesanth's close friendAbhishek Shukla has been arrested in Delhi.

The Delhi police have claimed that Shukla helped Sreesanth destroy evidence related to the IPL spot-fixing scandal.

5.15 pm: MCA Chief says Srinivasan must go

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ravi Sawant has spoken out against BCCI President N Srinivasan. Sawant told NDTV: "If I was in Srinivasan's position, I would have quit." He also said that allowing him to own an IPL franchise was a mistake.

But Sawant later added that those pushing for Srinivasan's ouster are opportunistic.

4.44 pm: Criminal case to be filed against, Srinivasan in Mumbai

The Mumbai High Court has accepted an application to file a criminal case against BCCI President N Srinivasan, CNN-IBN reported. The plea which also names other top BCCI officials will be heard on 31 May, the report added. Further details were not immediately available.

4.25 pm: Board's credibility is at stake: BCCI Treasurer Ajay Shirke

BCCI Treasurer Ajay Shirke has spoken to Times Now. He said: "The BCCI's credibility is at stake and all steps necessary must be taken to instill faith in the board and the game."

About pressure on Srinivasan to quit, he said: "It is up to him to decide when to quit."

3.55 pm: Hotelier Vikram Aggarwal seeks bail

The Madras High Court will hear Vikram Aggarwal's bail plea tomorrow. He has filed for anticipatory bail. A lookout notice has been issued for Aggarwal, whose whereabouts are still unknown. Aggarwal is the promoter of Radisson Blue, Chennai.

3.30 pm: Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf denies any wrongdoing

"Money, gifts, spot-fixing and match-fixing have never been a topic or target in my life. All this has never been a reality in my life. The ICC anti-corruption unit have set up an inquiry into the matter and I am waiting for the outcome. That is all I can say," said Asad Rauf, the Pakistan umpire who has been withdrawn from the Champions Trophy pending a probe. Vindoo Dara Singh, who allegedly has links to bookies, had earlier said that Asad Rauf gave him vital information to place bets and he was introduced to him through a bookie.

3.05 pm: Shukla repeated what I said in Kolkata: Srinivasan

Srinivasan stays put. He ain't budging — but the pressure seems to be mounting.

"I saw Shukla's latest interview and it is very clear that he has said that I should disassociate with the procedure. In Kolkata, I said the same -- i will have nothing to do with the commission, it's appointment and it's probe. This is what Shukla said. He has reiterated what I said in Kolkata. The commission is independent -- there are two independent judges and the secretary of the Board. They have powers to endorse punishments. We will just await that result. I have nothing else to say. Why don't you guys relax," said Srinivasan

Meanwhile... Justice T.Jayaram Chouta, member, BCCI's 3 member probe panel into spot fixing has said: Nobody can influence us.

"We will not force Srinivasan to step down, not within our purview to do so. It is upto him," Justice T.Jayaram Chouta further added.

2.02 pm: Probe panel's decision will be binding on us

Rajeev Shukla has once again re-iterated that they asked the BCCI president Srinivasan to resign -- he was asked to "disassociate" himself from the BCCI while the probe is still on. But perhaps more importantly Shukla revealed that the findings of the probe with be binding on the BCCI.

Simply put, it is not a recommendation or an observation, the BCCI will have to take action.

1.58 pm: Mumbai Crime branch gets custody of Gurunath Meiyappan till 31 May

The Mumbai Crime branch has sought and received further custody of Chennai Super Kings boss Gurunath Meiyappan till 31 May.

The crime branch had reportedly asked the court for further extension as they had issued a summons to a Chennai hotelier idenified as Vikas Agarwal, and wanted to confront him with Vindoo Dara Singh and Meiyappan.

13.38 am: Sports Ministry asks Srinivasan to step down

Ministry of Sports has asked BCCI Chief N Srinivasan to step down on moral grounds. The press release is give below:

"Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has made no recommendations to regularise betting to the Union Law Ministry

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has observed with considerable disquiet, the reports about match & spot fixing in cricket. BCCI is inquiring into allegations of match and spot fixing. As there is a conflict of interest in this inquiry, therefore BCCI President should tender his resignation on moral grounds, pending the outcome of the inquiry.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is in favour of a law to curb malpractices in all sports. It will send its comments on the bill drafted by the Law Ministry, and is looking forward to working with the Law Ministry and other stakeholders for the development of a comprehensive law against match & spot fixing.

The Ministry of Sports has also observed that a section of the Media has reported that it is in favour of a law regularising betting in the sporting events in the country. The Ministry clarifies that betting is a State Subject and cannot be part of a Central law. The Ministry has made no recommendations to regularise betting to the Law Ministry or to any other organization."

11.35 am: Srini should stay away till probe is complete

Rajeev Shukla has just spoken to reporters, saying that the BCCI will give full support to the fixing probe. He said: "The findings and recommendations should be implemented and not sent to the BCCI. We want the strongest punishment for those who are at fault."

He added: "Jaitley and I have requested Srinivasan to step down till probe is over, it is upto him to decide. He should stay away till probe against his son-in-law in on."

11.20 am: Vindoo met Sreesanth?

Vindoo Dara Singh and S Sreesanth, arrested by the Mumbai and Delhi police respectively, have had no established link so far, but that may have changed now. CNN-IBN has now quoted Mumbai police as saying that Vindoo has admitted meeting the former India pace bowler on 14 May.

This was one day ahead of the infamous 15 May match after which Sreesanth was arrested along with his two teammates Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila in Mumbai.

Meanwhile the police crackdown on bookies continues, with two more reportedly arrested by the Delhi police on Wednesday.

10.35 am: Rajeev Shukla meets BCCI Vice President Arun Jaitley

IPL Commissioner Rajeev Shukla is in a meeting with BCCI Vice President Arun Jaitley, CNN-IBN reported. It is still not known what the meeting is about.

The meeting comes even as Jytoiraditya Scindia became the first BCCI member to break silence over the spot-fixing issue.

“Let me say this that I, for not even a moment, am assuming or saying that anyone is guilty. But considering the environment that is around cricket today, considering the fact that we do need to cleanse the sport in every single meaning of the word, I do believe that it would be in the fitness of things if Mr.Srinivasan did step aside until this matter reached a conclusive end in terms of an inquiry,” Scindia, son of former president late Madhavrao Scindia, told Times Now.

Scindia, who is also on the disciplinary committee that is probing former IPL chairman Lalit Modi, said Srinivasan, whose term expires in September, can come back and take over after his son-in-law is absolved off all the charges.

“If he and his family members, or rather his son-in-law, is absolved, then surely he can come back. But considering the environment that cricket is in today, I do think that if you combine the fact of a conflict of interest and his own family member being involved in an ongoing investigation, it is in the fitness of things and more from a spirit point of view and propriety point of view, I do believe that he should step aside,” said Scindia.

9.54 am: Meiyappan's custody ends today

The police custody of BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan in the IPL betting case ends on Wednesday. However Mumbai Police is likely to ask for an extension of his custody. This comes as the police continue to interrogate actor Vindoo Dara Singh and bookies Taneja and Patel regarding the allegations of betting and fixing in the Indian Premier League.

However, Chennai hotelier Vikram Aggarwal still remains untraceable. The Mumbai Police is yet to serve summons to him.

9.11 am: Was there a Sri Lanka Premier league angle?

The latest updates coming in from Mumbai police sources indicate that there could be a Sri Lanka angle to the spot-fixing angle. Vindoo Dara Singh has reportedly told Mumbai police that two bookies named Sanjay and Pawan are the 'Benami' owners of one of the franchises in the Sri Lanka Premier League, a T20 tournament modeled along the lines of the IPL.

There is still no indication on which team could have been owned by the bookies.

End of updates for 28 May

21:20 pm: BCCI announces three-member panel to investigate allegations over spot-fixing and Chennai Super Kings

The BCCI has announced the creation of a three-member panel to investigate the allegations of spot-fixing and gambling in the IPL. The panel consists of two independent members and one BCCI official:

1. Justice T. Jayaram Chouta Former Judge of the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu High Courts

2. Justice R Balasubramanian, Former Judge of the Tamil Nadu High Court; and

3. Mr. Sanjay Jagdale, Hon. Secretary, BCCI

The commission has been handled the task of investigating the complaints against Gurunath Meiyappan, the son-in-law of BCCI president N Srinivasan, India Cements, the owner of the Chennai Super Kings and Jaipur IPL Pvt Ltd, the owners of the Rajasthan Royals.

The commission will begin adjudicating proceedings at the earliest, according to the board's statement.

16:55 pm: Asad Rauf to be brought back to India?

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf may have fled to Pakistan the moment he was done with the IPL.

Mumbai Police sources have told CNN-IBN that they have adequate information to show that the umpire has been in touch with the bookies, who were part of the illegal betting racket.

However, should they be hopeful? Given their luck in extraditing people from Pakistan, Mumbai's finest shouldn't be too hopeful of getting Rauf for questioning any time soon. Unless of course he turns up voluntarily.

16:50 pm: Scinidia joins the bandwagon and says Srinivasan should go

Congress leader and BCCI member Jytoiraditya Scindia has joined the bandwagon demanding N Srinivasan's resignation as the BCCI chief.

While he believes that the BCCI chief should go of his own volition, Scinida says that given the taint of impropriety against Srinivasan's son-in-law, the BCCI chief should leave on his own.

We are responsible for our family's actions to some extent, he said.

"It is my own personal view," Scindia said to Times Now.

The minister also said that all stakeholders needed to be taken on board to ensure such incidents do not take place again.

16:20 pm: Sreesanth to go to Tihar jail

Fast bowler Sreesanth won't be going back to the jail cell with the police but will be going to Tihar jail after a Delhi court has refused to grant the police his custody.

Sreesanth has been sent to judicial custody till 4 June.

The upside of being sent to judicial custody is that the bowler can now apply for bail and can even hope to get it.

The court

15:35 pm: Chavan, Chandila sent to police custody, cops want Sreesanth's custody

CNN-IBN reports that the police has expressed no opposition to arrested cricketer Ajit Chandila, being sent to jail in judicial custody. However, they are unwilling to let Sreesanth out of their clutches just yet and are seeking his custody to interrogate him along with other arrested bookies.

The police has sought two days police custody for the fast bowler.

The court, however, will hear a bail plea filed by Sreesanth in the case and will decide if he should be let out now.

14:30 pm: Were Delhi cops at Unmukt Chand's residence in connection with spot fixing probe?

According to a Deccan Chronicle report, a team of the Special Cell of the Delhi police had visited the residence of Unmukt Chand, the former captain of the World Cup winning Under-19 squad.

While senior police officials denied any knowledge of the visit, a source in the Delhi Police was quoted as saying that the team had met with the relatives of the cricketer who said that Chand had been out of over the last two days.

14: 05 pm: Vindoo, two others sent to police custody till 31 May

The police has managed to secure the custody of actor Vindoo Dara Singh and two others till 31 May.

The cops told the court that they needed to investigate if the actor had given a Sim card to be used for placing bets to a cricket umpire who participated in the illegal betting racket.

They have also said they needed to investigate the links between the actor and other bookies who have been arrested.

13:59 pm: Sreesanth being taken to court

Sreesanth's custody ends today. His lawyers had said that they will move for bail. But no word of that so far. The police has asked for custody to be extended in light of the arrests that are being made.

13:26 pm: Should Srini go?

Well, J&K Cricket Association chief Farooq Abdullah feels that Srinivasan shouldn't quit until the charges against him are proved. The charges against Sreesanth and Co haven't been proved either. So why have they been suspended? And then again, can there be a fair probe when the ringmaster is still Srinivasan?

13:18 pm: Cops want to know link between Vindoo and Umpire Rauf

According to TV channels, the cops want to know the link between Umpire Asad Rauf and Vindoo Dara Singh, who has been produced in court today. Rauf, however, is back in Pakistan already. The Mumbai cops are seeking an extension of custody.

12:55 pm: Tamil Nadu cops say they have issued a notice to hotelier Vikram Agarwal

The Tamil Nadu Police in a press conference has said that they have arrested 10 persons in connection with illegal betting in the IPL and have issued a summons to hotelier Vikram Agarwal.

"No sir we don't know where Vikram Agarwal is," the police official said, denying reports that the hotelier was in the custody of the police.

He said that they had issued a summons to Agarwal to appear before them for interrogation and said it was premature to speak about his possible role in the illegal betting syndicate.

12:50 pm: Vindoo Dara Singh produced in court

Actor Vindoo Dara Singh has been produced in court again where the Mumbai police has sought further custody to continue investigations into the illegal betting scandal in the IPL, reports Times Now.

12: 35 pm: Hotelier Vikram Agarwal likely to be summoned

CNN-IBN reports that the Mumbai Police is likely to summon hotelier Vikram Agarwal, allegedly code named 'Victor' in betting circles, in connection with the illegal betting racket that involved actor Vindoo Dara Singh and CSK's Gurunath Meiyappan.

12:25 pm: Mumbai police conducts search at Meiyappan's residence again

A team from the Mumbai police is conducting a second search operation at cricket enthusiast and Chennai Super Kings team management member Gurunath Meiyappan's residence again in connection with the illegal betting case.

10:40 am: Sreesanth, Vindoo Dara Singh in court today

As their police custody comes to an end today, Sreesanth and two other former Rajasthan Royals players are to be produced in a court today. Whether the Delhi Police will seek their custody remains to be seen. Also remains to be seen if this cricket enthusiast (not Gurunath Meiyappan) will also be present in court today to see the fast bowler again.

Meanwhile in Mumbai, Vindoo Dara Singh and two others who have been arrested in connection with an illegal booking racket will be produced in court today. The police is likely to want an extension of the actor's custody given they are still arresting and interrogating more people. Whether the court agrees is an entirely different matter.

10:30 pm: CPI's D Raja hits out at BCCI members over conspiracy of silence

"Sharad Pawar, Arun Jaitley, Rajiv Shukla, Anurag Thakur must explain their stand. They must break their silence and come clean," said D Raja of the Left Front He's got a point. However, no one seems to be interested in speaking about it. 10: 25 pm: Why N Srinivasan isn't going anywhere BCCI president N Srinivasan may be facing criticism, boos and being hounded by the media. but he's not going anywhere soon. Here's why

Tuesday, 28 May

6:35 pm: Radisson group chief in custody of police for questioning

Vikram Agarawal who heads the Radisson group has been called in for questioning by the police over his possible involvement in the illegal betting racket in the Indian Premier League.

While CNN-IBN reported that Agarwal had been called for questioning, Times Now reported that his lawyer had confirmed that Agarwal was in the custody of the CBCID of the Tamil Nadu police who are interrogating him.

4.53 pm: Police recovers three mobile belonging to Gurunath

The police have recovered three mobile phones that belong to Gurunath Meiyappan, former Team Principal of Chennai Super Kings. Gurunath's 70-foot yatch has been raided as well and they have recovered more evidence.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police sources have told Times Now that the bookies have spoken about fixing three other players. The bookies also claimed that one of the players made money through dropping a catch.

3.53 pm: Former ICC President Ehsan Mani slams Srinivasan's 'conflict of interest'

Former President of the ICC Ehsan Mani has slammed BCCI President N Srinivasan, saying that there was a conflict of interest both in terms of the constitution of a panel to probe spot-fixing allegations, as well as his association with the Chennai Super Kings team.

Speaking to media Mani said, "Regardless of what the outcome of the investigation is, it will appear as if there has been some influence from the president. Also, there is a conflict of interest as he is involved with CSK and India Cements"

This fact was also highlighted by Firstpost sports editor Tariq Engineer who said,

" The BCCI’s first reaction has always been to close ranks and stonewall. Transparency and openness are not values it embraces. If Indian cricket is to get to the bottom of the fixing and CSK scandal, the BCCI clearly cannot be counted on to do so. Only an outside hand, free of any interference from the board, can hope to uncover the full truth."

Read the whole piece here

3.45 pm: Key bookie arrested after cat and mouse game

An accused in the IPL betting case Sanjay Kumar Bafna, against whom a lookout notice had been issued by the police was arrested in Chennai on Monday, PTI reported.

Bafna's anticipatory bail application was on Friday last adjourned by the Madras High Court to 29 May.

City police on May 17 busted the betting racket involving IPL matches with the arrest of six bookies and recovered Rs 14 lakh in cash, a day after three Rajasthan Royal cricketers, including pacer S Sreesanth were arrested in the spot-fixing scandal.

The Delhi police are likely to make two or three more arrests later this evening.

3.00 pm: Mumbai crime branch arrest two more bookies

The Mumbai crime branch has arrested two more bookies in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scam. The two are also believed to have links to Pakistan, Times Now reported.

2:15 pm: Six bookies arrested by Goa Police

The Goa police has busted an alleged IPL betting syndicate here and arrested six bookies in this regard early today.

“The six bookies were operating for last 45 days in Goa and accepting bets,” a police official said.

The bookies were picked up from a rented room at Candolim, about nine kms away from here, police said, adding that they were being interrogated.

1.59 pm: Ravi Shastri, Ajay Shirke on BCCI probe commission

Ravi Shastri has been named as part of three member BCCI probe team into the spot-fixing scandal that includes BCCI treasurer Ajay Shirke and a retired High Court judge. The commission is tasked with investigating all the allegations made with regard to the spot-fixing scandal, and was announced by BCCI President N Srinivasan in Kolkata on Sunday.

"A commission with at least one independent member will be formed to look into the way Meiyappan worked. The commission will also look into whether Meiyappan is the owner of the CSK. The management of the Rajasthan Royals will also be subject to a similar investigation", Srinivasan said.

1.49 pm: Jaitley promises 'tough action' against guilty in spot-fixing scandal

BCCI vice-President and a member of the Board's Disciplinary Committee Arun Jaitley has promised "tough action" against anyone found guilty of involvement in the spot-fixing scandal that shook the IPL.

Jaitley, who is also a member of IPL Governing Council, said a free and fair investigation would be conducted within a stipulated deadline.

"The Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of BCCI is looking into all these matters," was Jaitley's reaction when asked about the spot-fixing scandal.

"The Supreme Court has given it (BCCI) a 15-day time limit. It will give its report which will come up before the Disciplinary Committee. Be rest assured we are going to take tough action (against anyone found guilty)," he said.

Jaitley's reaction came after Indian cricket was thrown into disarray because of the IPL spot-fixing scandal which led to the arrest of three players, including Test pacer S Sreesanth, and several bookies with underworld connections.

The scandal reached the doorstep of BCCI President N Srinivasan with the Mumbai Police arresting his son-in-law and Chennai Super Kings owner Gurunath Meiyappan for alleged involvement in betting.

Srinivasan has, however, remained defiant, refusing to resign despite mounting pressure.

More here

1.18 pm: Mumbai police now at prestigious Chennai hotel in search of owner

The Mumbai police has reportedly reached a five star hotel near Egmore in Chennai following its trail of investigation into the betting network. The owner of this hotel is suspected to be involved in the betting racket and had reportedly placed big bets on the IPL matches. His name came up during the interrogation of Meiyappan and Vindoo Dhara Singh.

12.37 pm: Media is hounding me, says Srinivasan

Under fire BCCI President N Srinivasan who gave himself a clean chit and called his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan 'a cricket enthusiast', today lashed out at the media for 'hounding' him.

Srinivasan's attack on the media began yesterday when he asked people to beware of 'trial by media' and said that he would not be 'railroaded' out of his position as he did nothing wrong.

"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", he said at a press conference on Sunday.

And the attack continued when the BCCI President, who had been booed by a capacity crowd at Kolkata's Eden Gardens at the IPL final, returned to Mumbai.

“The press is hounding me, the media is hounding me. I have already clarified everything in the press conference. I have no reason to resign,” Mr. Srinivasan retorted when journalists at the Chennai airport asked him about the scandal and whether he should resign on moral grounds.

11.43 am: Chennai hotel owner also under scanner

Tamil TV channels are reporting that the Tamil Nadu CB-CID has formed a special team to nab the owner of a five star hotel in Chennai who is suspected to be part of the betting syndicate. However, there are no indications on his identity. His name came up during the interrogation of Gurunath Meiyappan and Vindoo Dhara Singh. The CBCID has also intensified the hunt for five more members of the betting network who have gone underground ever since the arrests began.

The Mumbai police personnel have been in the city for the last four days and they are continuing with their searches to recover the cellphones and sim cards allegedly used by Meiyappan. The day long searches on Sunday failed to locate the phones and sim cards, which would be part of the crucial evidence that is the police is looking for.

11.21 am: Police find Meiyappan's visiting cards listing him as CSK team principal

Hammering another nail in the coffin of claims by India Cement and BCCI President N Srinivasan that Gurunath Meiyappan was not the CEO of Chennai Super Kings, a team of Mumbai police who raided his residence had found visiting cards clearly naming him 'Team Principal' of CSK.

The findings are almost in direct contrast to claims made by Srinivasan at a Kolkata press conference on Sunday, when he said Meiyappan was not the owner or CEO of the team and sought to explain his presence in the team dugout by saying he was merely 'enthusiastic'.

The visiting cards have also been accessed by CNN-IBN.

But cards are the least of it.

Now the Times of India has revealed an email from IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla dated 24 December 2011 that was sent to the various team owners inviting them to the annual workshop that lists Meiyappan as one of the recipients.

And if Meiyappan was merely an 'enthusiast' then why has he been an active participant at team auctions since 2009 and given interviews to the press as team principal? More on that here

11.12 am: Delhi police hunt for bookie in spot-fixing

The Delhi police are reportedly hunting for another bookie related to the spot-fixing scam who may have been involved in luring players, CNN-IBN reported.

"The Delhi Police teams are camping in Kolkata to apprehend one more alleged fixer in the IPL spot-fixing case, but has not been successful yet. Delhi Police sources say the special cell is looking for the fixer as he could be crucial in the investigation and lead to the arrest of more players.

Delhi Police sources say they still have four IPL players under surveillance and are looking for evidence. The fixer could lead to a major breakthrough and result in more arrests"

End of updates for 26 May

5.50 pm S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and two bookies remanded to two more days of police custody by court. Sreesanth has moved for a bail plea which will be heard by the court on 28 May.

Meanwhile cricketer Ankit Chavan and three bookies sent to judicial custody till June 4 by court in connection with the case.

Chavan has moved bail plea saying his wedding is scheduled on 2 June; the court will hear arguments for this plea on 28 May.

4.10 pm: Srinivasan Q&A

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."

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."

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 you said 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.

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."

4.02 pm: Srinivasan addresses the press

Srinivasan reads out a statement:

"The last few days have been difficult for the BCCI and for me as the president. You will appreciate that in these days as a father and a father in law. However, I sit here as president of the BCCI. I will not shirk my duty however difficult it may be. The BCCI will act without fear or favour if the circumstances warrant to punish any players, team-official or franchise involved in the spot-fixing scandal."

"The BCCI will continue to offer assistance to the police and the other authorities."

"With regards to Gurunath Meiyappan -- the legal process has already started, the police is investigating him. The BCCI has already taken the decision to provisionally suspended him. A disciplinary process has been initiated. A commission with at least one independent member will be formed to look into the way Meiyappan worked. The commission will also look into whether Meiyappan is the owner of the CSK. The management of the RR will also be subject to a similar investigation."

"The principles of natural justice. News reports have overstepped these bounds. The unfair attack has been relentless. The TV channels have been carrying news without any basis. No revolt in the BCCI. I have not been asked by anyone to resign. I will continue as president."

"I do not want to minimise the problems faced by the IPL. Lastly, I would like to take the opportunity with the broadcasters and the sponsors who have stood by us."

4.00 pm: Srinivasan addresses the press

You have to admire how calm Srinivasan looks. A drink of water and he is ready to go. But he still hasn't smiled.. well...

3.48 pm: Sources have told a TV channel that Srinivasan told BCCI members that he is open to a probe by a judge. He has reportedly said that the judge can probe CSK and him as well.

3.37 pm: Sreesanth, other Rajasthan Royals players produced before Saket court. Their police custody ends today and the police is likely to ask the court to extend custody.

3.35 pm: BCCI discussing tours and fixtures in Kolkata?

The Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata earlier today, to discuss and confirm the venues during Australia’s tour of India in October-November 2013. India and Australia will play seven ODIs and one T20 International, from 10 October 2013 to 2 November 2013.

The ODIs will be played at the following venues: Bengaluru, Pune, Mohali, Nagpur, Jaipur, Ranchi, Cuttack. Rajkot will host the lone T20 International.

The exact dates and sequence will be announced later.

2.11 pm: BCCI holding series of meetings but body chief N Srinivasan remains defiant and says he will not step down. Srinivasan is expected to hold a press conference at 4 pm. It appears that Srinivasan's legal team was also present during BCCI's meeting.

Board members are not happy with his decision, according to reports.

12.32 pm Delhi Police to produce arrested players including Rajasthan Royals' and former India player S Sreesanth in court today. The police is unlikely to seek extension of custody for the player.

The Police will also be producing the arrested bookies in court today and could ask for an extension of the custody of bookies.

12.18 pm: Police raid on Meiyappan residence continues

The police raid on the Meiyappan residence began at 9.40 am and it continues. They are now searching his car, which is parked out in the open.

11.51 am: So why did Meiyappan bet?

According to some reports, Meiyappan made around 25 lakhs on the first game he bet. But then he ended up losing around a crore in the next 3-4 matches. To recover that loss, Meiyappan apparently was tempted back into the betting ring by Vindoo, who told him that if he gave them team information then he could make a lot of money.

The Mumbai police continues to question Meiyappan. They are also looking for more evidence in Chennai.

11.03 am: Meiyappan bet on 9 games?

More details emerging... Meiyappan bet on at least 9 games -- won 4 and lost 5 of them. According to TV sources, Meiyappan bet at least 10 lakhs on one CSK game -- but CSK lost the match.

At the moment, the police is conducting a search of Meiyappan's house in Chennai. They are looking for the phones that Meiyappan used to call the bookies. Meiyappan, reportedly, has four phones.

The Mumbai police also wants to know what Meiyappan did with the team information he has in his possession. Did he give it to the bookies?

10.47 am: CCTV footage shows Sreesanth with bookie

Times Now has accessed CCTV footage of the Chandigarh hotel where RR stayed on May 9. The footage shows Sreesanth and Ankit Chavan with Jiju Janardhan, who is allegedly with a bookie.

The footage also shows them exchanging some packets. Two unidentified women are also seen in the footage. The contents of those packages are not known yet. The Delhi police is now scrutinising the footage and will question Sreesanth on the same.

According to the time stamp in the footage, Sreesanth and Chavan were up till at least 6.00 am in the morning and was seen nervously walking in the corridor over and over again. And this is after they had played and won a game the night before. No rest for them.

All this footage is from one camera. The Delhi police will be looking at footage of at least 5-6 cameras.

10.27 am: Will Srinivasan step down?

Mr. N. Srinivasan, President, BCCI, will address the media at 4:00 pm on Sunday, 26 May 2013 in Kolkata.

Will a good night's sleep have helped him see the light? Will he step down? Or will be stubbornly stick to his stand?

The Bcci committee has become a rubber stamp of Srini. Them continue to supporting him shows how Srini rules — Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) May 26, 2013

Power positions are a high,no one surrenders unless one is thrown out — shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) May 26, 2013

10.27 am: International matches fixed too?

According to TV reports, Vindoo Dara Singh has apparently said that the betting and fixing may extend beyond Indian Premier League matches. News is emerging that they may have been fixing international matches too.

The Mumbai Crime Branch will now have more time to interrogate Gurunath Meiyappan. And that may see more details emerge.

Asad Rauf, the Pakistani umpire, who is also allegedly involved has already left India and the government will have to figure out ways to get him back.

Vindoo has said that Asad Rauf gave him vital information to place bets and he was introduced to him through a bookie.

10.20 am: BCCI suspends Meiyappan

BCCI suspends Mr. Gurunath Meiyappan from any involvement in the sport of Cricket and Chennai Suoer Kings IPL team.

The media release:

The BCCI has taken note of the detention by the Mumbai police of Gurunath Meiyappan, who is a member of the team management of Chennai Super Kings.

As an accredited team official, Mr Meiyappan is subject to the provisions of the IPL Operational Rules and the BCCI Anti-Corruption Code for Participants.

Pending further investigations and any subsequent hearing by the BCCI Disciplinary Committee or the IPL Code of Behaviour Committee, Mr Meiyappan has been suspended by the BCCI from any involvement in the sport of cricket and in particular from any involvement with the Chennai Super Kings team.

BCCI officials met with officers from the Mumbai police on the evening of 23 May, and will continue to offer all assistance to the police and regulatory authorities.

10.11 am: Voice sample of Gurunath to be taken soon

Police said the former CSK boss will be subjected to a voice sample test and will be brought face-to-face with Vindoo Dara Singh, who is already in police custody.

A previous recording of a conversation purportedly between the two will be analysed through voice tests to corroborate if the conversation was indeed between the arrested duo.

6:35 pm: Radisson group chief in custody of police for questioning

Vikram Agarawal who heads the Radisson group has been called in for questioning by the police over his possible involvement in the illegal betting racket in the Indian Premier League.

While CNN-IBN reported that Agarwal had been called for questioning, Times Now reported that his lawyer had confirmed that Agarwal was in the custody of the CBCID of the Tamil Nadu police who are interrogating him.

4.53 pm: Police recovers three mobile belonging to Gurunath

The police have recovered three mobile phones that belong to Gurunath Meiyappan, former Team Principal of Chennai Super Kings. Gurunath's 70-foot yatch has been raided as well and they have recovered more evidence.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police sources have told Times Now that the bookies have spoken about fixing three other players. The bookies also claimed that one of the players made money through dropping a catch.

3.53 pm: Former ICC President Ehsan Mani slams Srinivasan's 'conflict of interest'

Former President of the ICC Ehsan Mani has slammed BCCI President N Srinivasan, saying that there was a conflict of interest both in terms of the constitution of a panel to probe spot-fixing allegations, as well as his association with the Chennai Super Kings team.

Speaking to media Mani said, "Regardless of what the outcome of the investigation is, it will appear as if there has been some influence from the president. Also, there is a conflict of interest as he is involved with CSK and India Cements"

This fact was also highlighted by Firstpost sports editor Tariq Engineer who said,

" The BCCI’s first reaction has always been to close ranks and stonewall. Transparency and openness are not values it embraces. If Indian cricket is to get to the bottom of the fixing and CSK scandal, the BCCI clearly cannot be counted on to do so. Only an outside hand, free of any interference from the board, can hope to uncover the full truth."

Read the whole piece here

3.45 pm: Key bookie arrested after cat and mouse game

An accused in the IPL betting case Sanjay Kumar Bafna, against whom a lookout notice had been issued by the police was arrested in Chennai on Monday, PTI reported.

Bafna's anticipatory bail application was on Friday last adjourned by the Madras High Court to 29 May.

City police on May 17 busted the betting racket involving IPL matches with the arrest of six bookies and recovered Rs 14 lakh in cash, a day after three Rajasthan Royal cricketers, including pacer S Sreesanth were arrested in the spot-fixing scandal.

The Delhi police are likely to make two or three more arrests later this evening.

3.00 pm: Mumbai crime branch arrest two more bookies

The Mumbai crime branch has arrested two more bookies in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scam. The two are also believed to have links to Pakistan, Times Now reported.

2:15 pm: Six bookies arrested by Goa Police

The Goa police has busted an alleged IPL betting syndicate here and arrested six bookies in this regard early today.

“The six bookies were operating for last 45 days in Goa and accepting bets,” a police official said.

The bookies were picked up from a rented room at Candolim, about nine kms away from here, police said, adding that they were being interrogated.

1.59 pm: Ravi Shastri, Ajay Shirke on BCCI probe commission

Ravi Shastri has been named as part of three member BCCI probe team into the spot-fixing scandal that includes BCCI treasurer Ajay Shirke and a retired High Court judge. The commission is tasked with investigating all the allegations made with regard to the spot-fixing scandal, and was announced by BCCI President N Srinivasan in Kolkata on Sunday.

"A commission with at least one independent member will be formed to look into the way Meiyappan worked. The commission will also look into whether Meiyappan is the owner of the CSK. The management of the Rajasthan Royals will also be subject to a similar investigation", Srinivasan said.

1.49 pm: Jaitley promises 'tough action' against guilty in spot-fixing scandal

BCCI vice-President and a member of the Board's Disciplinary Committee Arun Jaitley has promised "tough action" against anyone found guilty of involvement in the spot-fixing scandal that shook the IPL.

Jaitley, who is also a member of IPL Governing Council, said a free and fair investigation would be conducted within a stipulated deadline.

"The Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of BCCI is looking into all these matters," was Jaitley's reaction when asked about the spot-fixing scandal.

"The Supreme Court has given it (BCCI) a 15-day time limit. It will give its report which will come up before the Disciplinary Committee. Be rest assured we are going to take tough action (against anyone found guilty)," he said.

Jaitley's reaction came after Indian cricket was thrown into disarray because of the IPL spot-fixing scandal which led to the arrest of three players, including Test pacer S Sreesanth, and several bookies with underworld connections.

The scandal reached the doorstep of BCCI President N Srinivasan with the Mumbai Police arresting his son-in-law and Chennai Super Kings owner Gurunath Meiyappan for alleged involvement in betting.

Srinivasan has, however, remained defiant, refusing to resign despite mounting pressure.

More here

1.18 pm: Mumbai police now at prestigious Chennai hotel in search of owner

The Mumbai police has reportedly reached a five star hotel near Egmore in Chennai following its trail of investigation into the betting network. The owner of this hotel is suspected to be involved in the betting racket and had reportedly placed big bets on the IPL matches. His name came up during the interrogation of Meiyappan and Vindoo Dhara Singh.

12.37 pm: Media is hounding me, says Srinivasan

Under fire BCCI President N Srinivasan who gave himself a clean chit and called his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan 'a cricket enthusiast', today lashed out at the media for 'hounding' him.

Srinivasan's attack on the media began yesterday when he asked people to beware of 'trial by media' and said that he would not be 'railroaded' out of his position as he did nothing wrong.

"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", he said at a press conference on Sunday.

And the attack continued when the BCCI President, who had been booed by a capacity crowd at Kolkata's Eden Gardens at the IPL final, returned to Mumbai.

“The press is hounding me, the media is hounding me. I have already clarified everything in the press conference. I have no reason to resign,” Mr. Srinivasan retorted when journalists at the Chennai airport asked him about the scandal and whether he should resign on moral grounds.

11.43 am: Chennai hotel owner also under scanner

Tamil TV channels are reporting that the Tamil Nadu CB-CID has formed a special team to nab the owner of a five star hotel in Chennai who is suspected to be part of the betting syndicate. However, there are no indications on his identity. His name came up during the interrogation of Gurunath Meiyappan and Vindoo Dhara Singh. The CBCID has also intensified the hunt for five more members of the betting network who have gone underground ever since the arrests began.

The Mumbai police personnel have been in the city for the last four days and they are continuing with their searches to recover the cellphones and sim cards allegedly used by Meiyappan. The day long searches on Sunday failed to locate the phones and sim cards, which would be part of the crucial evidence that is the police is looking for.

11.21 am: Police find Meiyappan's visiting cards listing him as CSK team principal

Hammering another nail in the coffin of claims by India Cement and BCCI President N Srinivasan that Gurunath Meiyappan was not the CEO of Chennai Super Kings, a team of Mumbai police who raided his residence had found visiting cards clearly naming him 'Team Principal' of CSK.

The findings are almost in direct contrast to claims made by Srinivasan at a Kolkata press conference on Sunday, when he said Meiyappan was not the owner or CEO of the team and sought to explain his presence in the team dugout by saying he was merely 'enthusiastic'.

The visiting cards have also been accessed by CNN-IBN.

But cards are the least of it.

Now the Times of India has revealed an email from IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla dated 24 December 2011 that was sent to the various team owners inviting them to the annual workshop that lists Meiyappan as one of the recipients.

And if Meiyappan was merely an 'enthusiast' then why has he been an active participant at team auctions since 2009 and given interviews to the press as team principal? More on that here

11.12 am: Delhi police hunt for bookie in spot-fixing

The Delhi police are reportedly hunting for another bookie related to the spot-fixing scam who may have been involved in luring players, CNN-IBN reported.

"The Delhi Police teams are camping in Kolkata to apprehend one more alleged fixer in the IPL spot-fixing case, but has not been successful yet. Delhi Police sources say the special cell is looking for the fixer as he could be crucial in the investigation and lead to the arrest of more players.

Delhi Police sources say they still have four IPL players under surveillance and are looking for evidence. The fixer could lead to a major breakthrough and result in more arrests"

End of updates for 26 May

5.50 pm S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and two bookies remanded to two more days of police custody by court. Sreesanth has moved for a bail plea which will be heard by the court on 28 May.

Meanwhile cricketer Ankit Chavan and three bookies sent to judicial custody till June 4 by court in connection with the case.

Chavan has moved bail plea saying his wedding is scheduled on 2 June; the court will hear arguments for this plea on 28 May.

4.10 pm: Srinivasan Q&A

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."

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."

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 you said 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.

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."

4.02 pm: Srinivasan addresses the press

Srinivasan reads out a statement:

"The last few days have been difficult for the BCCI and for me as the president. You will appreciate that in these days as a father and a father in law. However, I sit here as president of the BCCI. I will not shirk my duty however difficult it may be. The BCCI will act without fear or favour if the circumstances warrant to punish any players, team-official or franchise involved in the spot-fixing scandal."

"The BCCI will continue to offer assistance to the police and the other authorities."

"With regards to Gurunath Meiyappan -- the legal process has already started, the police is investigating him. The BCCI has already taken the decision to provisionally suspended him. A disciplinary process has been initiated. A commission with at least one independent member will be formed to look into the way Meiyappan worked. The commission will also look into whether Meiyappan is the owner of the CSK. The management of the RR will also be subject to a similar investigation."

"The principles of natural justice. News reports have overstepped these bounds. The unfair attack has been relentless. The TV channels have been carrying news without any basis. No revolt in the BCCI. I have not been asked by anyone to resign. I will continue as president."

"I do not want to minimise the problems faced by the IPL. Lastly, I would like to take the opportunity with the broadcasters and the sponsors who have stood by us."

4.00 pm: Srinivasan addresses the press

You have to admire how calm Srinivasan looks. A drink of water and he is ready to go. But he still hasn't smiled.. well...

3.48 pm: Sources have told a TV channel that Srinivasan told BCCI members that he is open to a probe by a judge. He has reportedly said that the judge can probe CSK and him as well.

3.37 pm: Sreesanth, other Rajasthan Royals players produced before Saket court. Their police custody ends today and the police is likely to ask the court to extend custody.

3.35 pm: BCCI discussing tours and fixtures in Kolkata?

The Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata earlier today, to discuss and confirm the venues during Australia’s tour of India in October-November 2013. India and Australia will play seven ODIs and one T20 International, from 10 October 2013 to 2 November 2013.

The ODIs will be played at the following venues: Bengaluru, Pune, Mohali, Nagpur, Jaipur, Ranchi, Cuttack. Rajkot will host the lone T20 International.

The exact dates and sequence will be announced later.

2.11 pm: BCCI holding series of meetings but body chief N Srinivasan remains defiant and says he will not step down. Srinivasan is expected to hold a press conference at 4 pm. It appears that Srinivasan's legal team was also present during BCCI's meeting.

Board members are not happy with his decision, according to reports.

12.32 pm Delhi Police to produce arrested players including Rajasthan Royals' and former India player S Sreesanth in court today. The police is unlikely to seek extension of custody for the player.

The Police will also be producing the arrested bookies in court today and could ask for an extension of the custody of bookies.

12.18 pm: Police raid on Meiyappan residence continues

The police raid on the Meiyappan residence began at 9.40 am and it continues. They are now searching his car, which is parked out in the open.

11.51 am: So why did Meiyappan bet?

According to some reports, Meiyappan made around 25 lakhs on the first game he bet. But then he ended up losing around a crore in the next 3-4 matches. To recover that loss, Meiyappan apparently was tempted back into the betting ring by Vindoo, who told him that if he gave them team information then he could make a lot of money.

The Mumbai police continues to question Meiyappan. They are also looking for more evidence in Chennai.

11.03 am: Meiyappan bet on 9 games?

More details emerging... Meiyappan bet on at least 9 games -- won 4 and lost 5 of them. According to TV sources, Meiyappan bet at least 10 lakhs on one CSK game -- but CSK lost the match.

At the moment, the police is conducting a search of Meiyappan's house in Chennai. They are looking for the phones that Meiyappan used to call the bookies. Meiyappan, reportedly, has four phones.

The Mumbai police also wants to know what Meiyappan did with the team information he has in his possession. Did he give it to the bookies?

10.47 am: CCTV footage shows Sreesanth with bookie

Times Now has accessed CCTV footage of the Chandigarh hotel where RR stayed on May 9. The footage shows Sreesanth and Ankit Chavan with Jiju Janardhan, who is allegedly with a bookie.

The footage also shows them exchanging some packets. Two unidentified women are also seen in the footage. The contents of those packages are not known yet. The Delhi police is now scrutinising the footage and will question Sreesanth on the same.

According to the time stamp in the footage, Sreesanth and Chavan were up till at least 6.00 am in the morning and was seen nervously walking in the corridor over and over again. And this is after they had played and won a game the night before. No rest for them.

All this footage is from one camera. The Delhi police will be looking at footage of at least 5-6 cameras.

10.27 am: Will Srinivasan step down?

Mr. N. Srinivasan, President, BCCI, will address the media at 4:00 pm on Sunday, 26 May 2013 in Kolkata.

Will a good night's sleep have helped him see the light? Will he step down? Or will be stubbornly stick to his stand?

The Bcci committee has become a rubber stamp of Srini. Them continue to supporting him shows how Srini rules — Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) May 26, 2013

Power positions are a high,no one surrenders unless one is thrown out — shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) May 26, 2013

10.27 am: International matches fixed too?

According to TV reports, Vindoo Dara Singh has apparently said that the betting and fixing may extend beyond Indian Premier League matches. News is emerging that they may have been fixing international matches too.

The Mumbai Crime Branch will now have more time to interrogate Gurunath Meiyappan. And that may see more details emerge.

Asad Rauf, the Pakistani umpire, who is also allegedly involved has already left India and the government will have to figure out ways to get him back.

Vindoo has said that Asad Rauf gave him vital information to place bets and he was introduced to him through a bookie.

10.20 am: BCCI suspends Meiyappan

BCCI suspends Mr. Gurunath Meiyappan from any involvement in the sport of Cricket and Chennai Suoer Kings IPL team.

The media release:

The BCCI has taken note of the detention by the Mumbai police of Gurunath Meiyappan, who is a member of the team management of Chennai Super Kings.

As an accredited team official, Mr Meiyappan is subject to the provisions of the IPL Operational Rules and the BCCI Anti-Corruption Code for Participants.

Pending further investigations and any subsequent hearing by the BCCI Disciplinary Committee or the IPL Code of Behaviour Committee, Mr Meiyappan has been suspended by the BCCI from any involvement in the sport of cricket and in particular from any involvement with the Chennai Super Kings team.

BCCI officials met with officers from the Mumbai police on the evening of 23 May, and will continue to offer all assistance to the police and regulatory authorities.

10.11 am: Voice sample of Gurunath to be taken soon

Police said the former CSK boss will be subjected to a voice sample test and will be brought face-to-face with Vindoo Dara Singh, who is already in police custody.

A previous recording of a conversation purportedly between the two will be analysed through voice tests to corroborate if the conversation was indeed between the arrested duo.

Earlier updates click here