Chopra submits fresh documents

The prominent tweaker Nikhil, who has spun out many a batsmen in the country, was caught in Madhavan’s web today, was grilled for more than three hours. ‘‘Though Nikhil was bit tense initially he got out of it and gave full co-operation. He submitted fresh documents for my perusal which will be very useful to submit my report,’’ Madhavan said.

The anti-corruption commissioner of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to give a conclusion if Nikhil was guilty of the allegations.

‘‘I cannot say as of now. I will have thorough look in this issue. I have to go through all the matters furnished by Nikhil. Only then I will submit the report to the president of the cricket board A.C. Muthiah.’’

This apart, Madhavan said that as per the BCCI directive, he would also examine former Indian skippers Kapil Dev and Ajit Wadekar.

‘‘I will give my report on Chopra’s role soon,’’ Madhavan said. ‘‘The final report after examining Kapil and Wadekar.

When asked whether it was necessary to examine Kapil Dev and Ajit Wadekar who had been cleared by the CBI and when he (Madhavan) himself had commended the CBI’s report, Madhavan said ‘‘If the BCCI asks me to do it, I will have to do it.

“I owe my report to the BCCI,’’ he said.

On the other hand, Chopra was also hopeful that he would get justice.He denied reports that the BCCI had asked him to look for further information beyond what CBI had reported. However, if ‘‘something comes out, I cannot ignore it,’’ he hastened to say.

Asked if he would suggest remedies to contain the corrupt practice of fixing matches, Madhavan said in his report he had suggested to the Board how to streamline betting and prevent match-fixing.