Modi's RCA loss should not reflect on IPL: Chauhan

New Delhi (PTI): Former India opener Chetan Chauhan on Monday said he was surprised at the ouster of Lalit Modi as the Rajasthan Cricket Association President but felt it should not have a bearing on his working as the IPL Chairman and Commissioner.

"I am surprised at his defeat," Chauhan said on the sidelines of the launch of Delhi Daredevils' member club here. Chetan felt there were forces in the Association which were acting against Modi and that cost him dear.

"From the news that were flowing in, it was evident that there were forces within the Association which were acting against him.

"I don't think it should have a bearing on his IPL post. The IPL is his baby and it is not stable yet, it is just its second year and so I feel he should continue in his position," Chauhan said.

A former Delhi coach, Chauhan feels with a breed of new players Delhi Daredevils will certainly be among the contenders for this year's title.

"The Daredevils have done reasonably well in the last edition and with new players like David Warner, Paul Collingwood, under its fold I am sure they will do much better this year," he said.