Though the lift on ICL players playing domestic cricket should have come earlier, but its better late than never. A sub continent Cricket board announcing this is really a very good decision. I am sure all other cricket board will make a decision soon and allow these ICL players to play in domestic cricket and even select them in the national team
Finally one subcontinent cricket board has acted to sort out IPL-ICL controversy.Its good to see ICL players playing domestic tournament in their respective countries. A very brave decision by SL Cricket board and I hope many would follow the same path.
Re: ICL IPL
by Ajin Cherian on Sep 19, 2008 04:31 PM
Who said the ban is because Indians are playing Indian nationals? The ban is because ICL is not recognised by the ICC, while the IPL is. Not that this in any way justifies such a ban!
When Kerry Packer floated the rebel tournament, initially all countries banned their players. It was subsequently softened down and/or abolished. SLC did the right thing. A cricket player should be allowed to play cricket, wherever, whenever he chooses to, monetary attraction notwithstanding.
ranatunga shud be congratulated for this bold step, and for showing his thumb to bcci who are stupid in banning budding crketers who can also represent india. infactteams of ipl and icl shud play gainst one another in tounaments to get the best talent. but till chaps like pawar/modi /shah are there this game will not improve. congrats sl for going against bcci dadagiri
