Raina refutes Modi's betting allegations, mulls legal action

Cricketer Suresh Raina refuted the allegations made by former IPL czar Lalit Modi that the left-hand batsman was involved in betting in Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. "In the wake of recent media reports about me, I would like to make my fans around the world aware and clear the air that I have always played the game in right spirit and with utmost integrity," Raina said in a statement issued by sports management firm Rhiti Sports. "I have never been involved in any wrong doing and all allegations against me are false. Playing cricket is my passion for whichever team I have represented. I'm also figuring out my legal rights to take the right steps ahead in this matter", he added.