Lalit Modi has intensified his public scrutiny of cricket administration in Uttar Pradesh through a campaign that has evolved from a whistleblower appeal into a broader push for transparency, accountability and governance reform within the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). Across a series of posts on X and a governance-focused campaign on Instagram, the former IPL Chairman has raised questions about player selection, financial oversight, infrastructure development and administrative decision-making, while calling on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to examine issues he believes require public answers.
The campaign has unfolded over several days and increasingly focused on the opportunities available to young cricketers in India’s most populous state. While the claims raised remain allegations and questions put forward by Modi and individuals whose messages he has shared, the campaign has placed a spotlight on how cricket is administered in Uttar Pradesh and whether greater disclosure is needed around key decisions affecting players and the wider cricket ecosystem.
Campaign begins with public appeal for information
The campaign began with a direct call for information from the public, as Modi invited individuals to share documents, screenshots, recordings and other material relating to UPCA’s administration. Graphics accompanying the post alleged favoritism, nepotism, financial irregularities, rigged selections, misuse of power, a lack of transparency and the damaging of opportunities for young cricketers.
The material also encouraged whistleblowers to come forward with information, promising confidentiality while positioning the effort as an attempt to bring greater scrutiny to cricket administration in the state. The campaign repeatedly argued that money, influence and connections had become recurring concerns among those questioning how opportunities are distributed within the system.
In the post, Modi wrote, “We all have to expose @ShuklaRajiv a power hungry man. It’s time to expose the truth. So anyone has exact details on him kindly send or post with me tagged. Time for change.”
We all have to expose @ShuklaRajiv a power hungry man. It’s time to expose the truth. So anyone has exact details on him kindly send or post with me tagged. Time for change. pic.twitter.com/Zo2O3SqV62
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) June 7, 2026
Questions raised over UPCA governance and affiliation
As the campaign gathered momentum, Modi moved beyond broad allegations and began highlighting specific governance questions relating to UPCA’s structure and administration. One of the most detailed graphics shared during the campaign focused on the association’s affiliation history, asset management and regulatory oversight.
The graphic questioned the transfer of affiliation from a registered Society to a Company and raised concerns about the handling of assets reportedly valued at more than ₹17 crore (approx. US$1.78 million). It also referenced a chronology stretching from the registration of the UPCA Society in 1931 through subsequent developments involving BCCI correspondence, registration matters and later legal filings.
Among the questions raised were whether a BCCI letter dated September 5, 2005 was obtained using inaccurate information, how affiliation continued under a Company structure if the Society had not been legally dissolved, and who authorised the transfer of assets and administration. The graphic also called for an independent inquiry, a forensic audit and greater disclosure of records relating to those decisions.
In the accompanying post, Modi wrote, “We all need to know. The bcci is a clean organization. But I wonder why it tolerates @ShuklaRajiv scams and what he has done to @UPCACricket – time for some answers. I will expose regularly the corruption in UPCA.”
We all need to know. The bcci is a clean organization. But I wonder why it tolerates @ShuklaRajiv scams and what he has done to @UPCACricket – time for some answers. I wi expose regularly the corruption in UPCA. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/jpxvTJdGIS
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) June 8, 2026
Mohsin Raza joins the campaign
The discussion expanded when Modi publicly shared a message he said had been sent to him by Mohsin Raza, a former Uttar Pradesh Minister of State affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Ranji Trophy cricketer. According to Modi, the communication included additional information relating to concerns about UPCA and was accompanied by videos and supporting material.
In the message published by Modi, Raza wrote, “I’m leading a campaign against the corruption in UPCA since the 4 years. I recently came across your post on X regarding the same. I would thereby like to share with you a few videos and statements regarding the ongoing corruption in UPCA. It is indeed a pleasure to see you standing up for the rights and welfare of the young cricketers of our state.”
The graphic accompanying the message repeated concerns regarding favoritism, nepotism, financial irregularities, rigged selections, transparency and player opportunities while portraying the campaign as an effort to secure justice for young cricketers.
https://t.co/pjI8nWG9FY pic.twitter.com/07BjDNbXSL
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) June 8, 2026
Modi later amplified Raza’s message in a separate post and argued that the issue extended far beyond cricket administration. Referring to the scale of the state’s population and participation base, he urged governing bodies and cricket followers to pay closer attention to the concerns being raised.
In that post, Modi wrote, “A note from Shri Mohsin raza ex minister up sending me details. I hope #bcci takes this into view. All cricket lovers should make this issue paramount. It affect 250 million people. How can we allow one man @ShuklaRajiv of @UPCACricket do this to the youth of our country. This is haram.”
A note from Shri Mohsin raza ex minister up sending me details. I hope #bcci takes this into view. All cricket lovers should make this issue paramount. It affect 250 million people. How can we allow one man @ShuklaRajiv of @UPCACricket do this to the youth of our country. This is… pic.twitter.com/ZTUT62Bmkd
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) June 8, 2026
Focus shifts towards transparency and accountability
The latest stage of the campaign has focused less on individual allegations and more on the broader principles of transparency and accountability. Modi said he had spent years hearing concerns from young cricketers, parents, coaches and former players across Uttar Pradesh, while acknowledging that some claims may ultimately prove accurate and others may not. He argued that this uncertainty is precisely why greater transparency is necessary.
Modi’s most recent post centred on a graphic titled “20 Questions UP Cricket Must Answer,” which raised issues relating to selection transparency, player grievances, conflict-of-interest disclosures, trial evaluation processes, independent oversight, infrastructure development, accountability of officials and the protection of young players.
The post also called for the publication of selection criteria, trial evaluation records, conflict-of-interest disclosures, independent audit reports, player grievance procedures and development spending records. Modi argued that if existing systems are functioning effectively, there should be no hesitation in making such information publicly available.
The accompanying graphic framed the debate around who cricket ultimately serves, stating that cricket belongs to players rather than administrators, politicians or power brokers. It also argued that transparency should be viewed as a safeguard for the game rather than a threat to it.
In the post, Modi wrote, “This is not about personalities. This is not about politics.”
Later in the same statement, he added, “The best way to silence criticism is not with statements. It is with facts.”
For years I have heard stories from young cricketers, parents, coaches and former players across Uttar Pradesh.
Some may be true. Some may not be.
That is exactly why transparency matters.
This is not about personalities.
This is not about politics.
This is about every young… pic.twitter.com/VO6HXz4kPm
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) June 8, 2026
Governance debate expands beyond allegations
Alongside the posts on X, a governance-focused campaign shared on Instagram broadened the discussion to include questions about financial transparency, sponsorship arrangements, infrastructure investment and long-term planning for cricket in Uttar Pradesh. The post questioned why audited reports and detailed financial information were not publicly available and called for greater clarity around revenue streams, commercial agreements and spending priorities.
The campaign also highlighted concerns relating to grassroots development, player support systems, training facilities and the future direction of cricket within the state. Questions were raised about whether merit-based opportunities are being protected and whether sufficient investment is being made in infrastructure and player development pathways.
The Instagram post argued that questions about transparency and accountability should not be viewed as anti-cricket and instead framed them as necessary elements of good governance. It also asked how opportunities are distributed, how accountability is enforced and what roadmap exists for grassroots cricket in the state.
The graphic attributed a statement to Modi which read, “There is a lot of CORRUPTION in UPCA. It is run by a few politically connected people. There is no talent, only politics.”
Campaign culminates in call for disclosure
Although the campaign began as an appeal for information and allegations of wrongdoing, its most recent phase has centred on demands for greater disclosure and institutional transparency. Through questions directed at UPCA, appeals to the BCCI and repeated calls for public accountability, Modi has argued that concerns surrounding administration, player opportunities and governance should be addressed through open records and verifiable information.
The campaign’s central message has increasingly focused on transparency rather than personalities, with Modi maintaining that public confidence in cricket administration can be strengthened only through greater accountability and access to information.
