He also said that all IPL games must be investigated to initiate a clean-up and that the board must remember that making money was not its objective.

Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar has called for IPL 2014 to be suspended in order for a complete cleanup of cricket in India. He also said that under-fire BCCI chief N Srinivasan must step down so that a thorough probe can be conducted into the tournament by the CBI.

"IPL 2014 should be suspended to restore integrity of the game. In view of the serious allegations, regarding betting, spot fixing and match fixing, the public at large has lost its faith in IPL games. I feel that a thorough probe needs to be done by CBI as the canvas of the activities extends throughout the country," Manohar was quoted as saying by CNN-IBN.

He also said that all IPL games must be investigated to initiate a clean-up and that the board must remember that making money was not its objective.

"I had said long back, when the scandal broke, that all IPL matches should be investigated. The Board Members should remind themselves that money/profits is neither the aim nor the objective of the Board. The primary duty is to promote a clean game of cricket."

"Srinivasan needs to step down. No probe can be conducted unless Srinivasan steps down," Manohar added.

Manohar is also of the view that shifting the tournament to the Middle East has only damaged IPL's image further: "Many years back,a conscious decision was taken by the BCCI to abstain from matches in the Middle East in view of certain information regarding rampant betting and match fixing. As far as I know , that decision has not been revoked. The decision to shift the game to the Middle East will further tarnish the game."

"Cricket is the most popular game in India and enjoys a dedicated viewership of millions. This viewership is what generates income and fuels BCCI's clout on an international level. If the faith of the public is not restored, the BCCI would be failing the public which has catapulted it to being the most influential player on the international scene," Manohar concluded.

IPL 2014 starts on 16 April and it's first leg is scheduled to be played in UAE.