Lalit Modi Criticizes ECB's Financial Projections for 'The Hundred'
Modi calls ECB's valuation of The Hundred franchises unrealistic, likening it to a 'Ponzi scheme'.
- Lalit Modi has accused the ECB of presenting misleading financial projections to attract investors to The Hundred.
- Modi specifically criticized the ECB's optimistic forecasts for international TV rights and sponsorship growth.
- The ECB's projections include a significant rise in domestic and international TV rights revenue by 2030.
- ECB Chief Richard Gould defended the projections, citing high levels of interest and potential benefits for English cricket.
- The sale of The Hundred franchises is part of a broader privatization effort by the ECB, aiming to bolster the county game.