London, June 4 -- Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great cricket fan" and said his interactions with the Prime Minister were largely centred around the development of cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad.

Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview in London, the IPL founder said PM Modi had consistently shown keen interest in the growth of cricket in Gujarat.

"Mr. Modi was a great cricket fan. All the dealings I had with him were because he wanted cricket in Ahmedabad," he said.

The remarks come amid a debate sparked by Lalit Modi's recent comments on Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, where he suggested that he would demolish the venue and rebui...