The executive vice-president of SET Max (the channel that will air the tournament), Sneha Rajani, confirmed the expulsion of the famous cricket tournament commentator.

Even Mandira confessed that she’s no longer part of the team hosting the IPL matches and also flatly refused to divulge the reasons channel might have provided for sacking her.

“I’m not going to host the IPL for Max. At this moment I’m not at the liberty to say anything more,” said Bedi.

Reason behind Mandira’s expulsion
When media asked SET Max reason for showing Mahindra door out of IPL, Rajani covered well by stating, “We’re trying something different this time. That’s why she won’t be around.”

But the sources familiar with the matter have a different story to tell.

According to insiders, the channel producers believe that once popular commentary Diva Bedi has lost her screen charm hence the need for fresh young talent.

An insider even agreed to reveal the reason on the condition of anonymity that, “There is not much more she can bring to the table as an anchor. Her value is finished.”

“She may have been a hit with viewers, but not with us. She’s not a fresh face any more, and she wasn’t very good last year,” added the insider.

SET Max re-inventing itself for IPL
For this year’s IPL SET Max has roped in string of new hosts like Ayushman Khurana (a VJ), Angad Bedi (son of legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi), Gaurav Kapur and Samir Kochar.

It has also reinvented its screen image. While the brand’s golden color remains same the channel will be sporting a blue color during the cricket airings.

"Max's refreshed channel packaging extremely innovative, passionate, engaging, and stylish and a visual delight. In these attributes it reflects the values and promise of brand Max," revealed Rajani.