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“[I]f Modi is toast, it will in one sense be a tremendous pity. In his way, he represents a third generation in cricket's governance. For a hundred years and more, cricket was run by administrators, who essentially maintained the game without going out of their way to develop it. More recently it has been run by managers, with just an ounce or two of strategic thought. Modi was neither; he was instead a genuine entrepreneur. He has as much feeling for cricket as Madonna has for madrigals, but perhaps, because he came from outside cricket's traditional bureaucratic circles, he brought a vision and a common touch unexampled since Kerry Packer.”

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Gideon Haigh
Gideon Haigh

Gideon Haigh is a distinguished Australian sports journalist, particularly recognized for his expertise in cricket reporting. Born on December 29, 1965, Haigh has made substantial contributions to the field of sports journalism, with a focus on cricket. His insightful and engaging writing style has garnered him a dedicated following among sports fans. more

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