Lalit Modi, the controversial former commissioner of the Indian Premier League has been revealing some allegedly hidden secrets on Twitter

Lalit Modi has been revealing some of shocking inside information that suggests that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) destroyed competition from the Indian Cricket League (ICL), in order to keep its own Indian Premier League (IPL) alive.

ICL, was a private cricket league funded by Zee Entertainment Enterprises which was conducted in India between 2007 and 2009. While its establishment pre-dated the IPL, the ICL folded up in 2009. Aside from the commercial aspects, the ICL lacked the support of the BCCI.

Here is what Lalit Modi, who shot into the limelight during his stint as chairman and commissioner of the IPL, said about BCCI, ICL and IPL on Twitter on Monday.

•   @LalitKModi When I was at BCCI - the mandate given then was to scuttle ICL. BCCI arm-twisted every cricket board and ICC to change their constitution.

•   @LalitKModi The constitution of every board was changed and ICC made ICL redundant by its act - by making it unauthorised cricket.

•   @LalitKModi Worldwide anti-competition laws were studied and finally thou against most laws - the ICC changed their constitution to protect its members.

•   @LalitKModi When you work for an organisation - and it gives you a mandate to do something then - its one job to do that to the best of his ability.

•   @LalitKModi Yes, I was part of the BCCI when we scuttled ICL. That was the mandate of the organisation. It was not my personal agenda.

•   @LalitKModi I have no personal issues with ICL. I am of the personal opinion that more competition in the game is good for the game and its players.

•   @LalitKModi I have always done what's required by any organisation I have worked with. Well I guess I do my job well. That's why I give results.

•   @LalitKModi Yes, we were afraid of Subhash Chandra's clout in the media and ability to take over the World of Cricket. Internally we ... http://tmi.me/bR2ph

•   @LalitKModi All correspondence related to scuttling ICL and any unauthorised league - will be made available on my website www.lalitmodi.com soon.

•  @LalitKModi I have read many messages regarding ICL. Yes, I admit it was a mistake to have systematically used everything in BCCI's arsenal to finish ICL.

•   @LalitKModi Yes, we as BCCI called all and sundry to oppose ICL. Cricket associations were told not to give their grounds or fear losing matches.

•   @LalitKModi Advertisers were called and told if you advertise on ICL then you will be barred from all BCCI cricket by the BCCI. ... http://tmi.me/bRdHS.

•   @LalitKModi Players were told do not play for ICL or we will blacklist you. This then BCCI had to implement thru change of constitution.

•   @LalitKModi BCCI even terminated Zee Sports contract unfairly as they had launched ICL and BCCI wanted window for IPL. Which I am told is in court now

•    @LalitKModi The final Straw was to offer ICL players an amnesty Scheme so that they would desert ICL and join IPL.

•   @LalitKModi Commentators were called and told do not associate with ICL or BCCI will ensure we will not take you. Umpires were ... http://tmi.me/bRgoX

•  @LalitKModi BCCI than called every member of ICC to ensure that they all help in changing the ICC constitution to outlaw ICL.

•  @LalitKModi ICC set up a three member committee with ME, Giles Clarke President ECB and Norman Arendse President CSA to draft the new constitution.

•   @LalitKModi We drafted the same and then BCCI ensured it was approved and implemented with lightening speed. Result - Demise of ICL.

•   @LalitKModi BCCI even went to the extent of black listing suppliers like Tv Production cos, Event Managers who worked with ICL.

•    @LalitKModi ICC used Bird and Bird a UK-based law firm to ensure Regulations to stop ICL was made consistent Globally. The 3 member Team worked with them

•    @LalitKModi Yes I was part of BCCI and ICC when these decisions were taken. I am not denying that. All I am doing is telling you what happened.

•    @LalitKModi Whether it is right or wrong - that question needs to be asked from the organizations. I did not run them - only part of them.

•    @LalitKModi Why am I revealing all this now - I always said I will reveal everything one day. So what better day to start then Today.

•   @LalitKModi BCCI used Champions League to induce other ICC members to Vote on the resolution to outlaw ICL, that way they get ... http://tmi.me/bRp27