Cook, Panesar options for IPL franchises says Rajiv Shukla - Cricket News Update
IPL commissioner, Rajiv Shukla, has suggested that England’s inform Test duo of skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Monty-Panesar-c2024, are likely options for IPL franchises when the international players’ auction takes place early next year.
England's impressive Test series triumph has firmly put many of the squad members back on the IPL radar, with teams eager to splash some more money on a couple of their prized Test assets.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013’s international calendar will see them struggle to earn lucrative deals, but Shukla is adamant that the recent victories could entice the IPL owners to make an exception this time around.
Over the course of the five years, the Poms have had limited impact on the glamorous competition, with their players not offering much appeal, largely to their international commitments. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 were among the big buys early on, and while the latter has left a significant mark during the previous edition, it is still unclear whether he will be able to play a full IPL season next year.
However, Shukla particularly picked out Cook and Panesar for praise, following their impressive showings in the four-match series. The former picked up the Player of the Series award after emerging as the highest-run getter in the series, while the latter impressed with his ability with the ball, scooping up 17 wickets in three games.
However, both are not part of the England T20 squad which takes on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754. Nonetheless, Shukla has expressed optimism in terms of their chances to feature in the lucrative competition.
"I think so, I think it might well do that," Shukla told The Times. "England have done very well and the franchises are most definitely aware of what has been happening in this series. The English domestic schedule can make it difficult for players to play for long here, and franchises will look at that, but these Test matches have definitely raised expectations of the players from television viewers. I am sure Indian people would love to see them again.
"Cook might be one. Test and Twenty20 cricket are different but Indian people know about him now as he made a very good impression. Monty Panesar could definitely be another, he is very popular over here already, and there are probably some others."
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