Pawar reportedly explained to Modi that he (Modi) is in a 'difficult situation' over the controversy surrounding the IPL.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Shashank Manoher came to Delhi on Tuesday morning to meet Pawar. Sources says Manoher will tell Pawar that Modi must go and that he (Pawar) should not try and defend the IPL chief. BCCI is also going to convene a special annual general meeting to force Modi to step if he does not put in his papers on Tuesday.

Modi has been accused of being involved in betting and financial irregularity. The BCCI is set to initiate an independent investigation into allegations of financial bungling by the IPL boss. Although on the record, no direct charge is being made against Lalit Modi, according to sources.

Sources also say that BCCI suspects finnacial irregularities in the IPL contract with sports marketing compant IMG. The BCCI is likley to review IMG contarct and seek explanation from Modi.

Many team owners have complained that they were left out of the loop in the decision.