New Delhi: It seems like Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan has not got over the fact that he was warned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to stay away from the dugout even after Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi clarified on the issue.
Sounding miffed at being treated as a 'bookie' Shah Rukh said," I have paid my players to win. Will I pay them now to lose? This is illogical. The IPL has set its set of rules & regulation and I am a law-abiding person. But why pick on me? Other team owners are seen near their players. Is it because I am a celebrity & vulnerable?"
On Thursday, Shah Rukh sent a SMS to his team saying that he would boycott the remaining matches of the IPL till the League clarified the code of conduct and cricketing authorities.
The superstar on Sunday had also expressed disappointment with the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit for barring him from going to the team dugout and dressing room.
The Anti-Corruption Unit officials had cautioned Shah Rukh about going into the dressing room and the team dugout during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.
Shah Rukh had said, "I like to hang around with the boys. I am very energetic. I am very disappointed that the ICC has stopped me. I don't know the ICC rules. I'll tell only one thing that nobody dare stop me from coming to Kolkata. I'll be there whenever my team plays a match at the Eden."
However, IPL on Monday clarified that one team owner was allowed to be in the dugout during the matches. Besides the team owner, the franchise can also allow in four others for 15 minutes into the dugouts.
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