IPL franchises in the hunt for Pakistani Players – Cricket News Update
Improvement in the cricketing ties between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 and Pakistan in light of the upcoming One Day and Twenty20 series in December, has also lead to Indian Premier League franchises searching for Pakistani talent ahead of the players auction, to be held in January
for the next IPL season.
According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), a few national http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 players revealed that inquiries by IPL franchises had begun. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), owning the IPL, has not announced any formal policy over
the inclusion of Pakistani players in the league.
Ever since the 2008 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 attacks, the talented Pakistani players have not been allowed to take part in the event for the past four seasons. A tournament which tags itself as an extreme entertainment package, is incomplete without the flamboyant Men in
Green.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833 for US$200,000.
However, the visa issued to Mahmood was based on his Pakistani nationality, which shows that there are no political or democratic barriers, barring players from Pakistan to compete in the event. Furthermore, other sports teams from the country have regularly
been traveling across the border to participate in tournaments.
Pakistani players themselves have shown eagerness to participate in the lucrative league, which will also provide them the opportunity to play alongside the best cricketers in the world.
"If we get a chance to play in the IPL it would be great as it is not only about the money but also about being able to compete against and alongside top players of the world," stated a Pakistani cricketer.
"It all depends on what our board says. If it gives us clearance fine but if it says no we can't do anything directly," another player added.
Reportedly the Pakistani board has also asked the BCCI for a statement over the inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the IPL. "The board will decide after getting a reply from the BCCI since it is their tournament," a source added.
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