After experiences emerged on Friday, that the Indian Premier League (IPL) group homeowners has a suggestion from Saudi Arabia to arrange the “world’s richest T20 league” within the nation, a brand new report has quoted an nameless BCCI official as saying that prime Indian cricketers is not going to be launched for any such league. At current, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) bars Indian gamers from collaborating in leagues overseas. However, a proposal from the Saudi Arabian authorities over a brand new T20 league being arrange there might see the Indian board change its stance on the matter.

As per a report in The Age, the talks have been happening over the topic for a few yr. But, earlier than something substantial can occur, the league would have to be sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Not too way back, ICC chairman Greg Barclay had confirmed Saudi Arabian curiosity in cricket.

“If you look at other sports they’ve been involved in, cricket is something I imagine would be attractive to them,” he mentioned. “Given their advance into sport more generally, cricket would work quite well for Saudi Arabia.”

However, a report in The Indian Express, quoted a BCCI official as saying that no prime Indian cricketers can be participating in any of the leagues. However, franchise participation cannot be stopped mentioned the official.

“No current Indian players will be taking part in any of the leagues, but as far as franchise participation is concerned, we can’t stop them, a top BCCI official told The Indian Express. “It’s their particular person determination. We have seen IPL franchises going to South Africa or Dubai and we won’t say no. It’s their option to have their group in any of the leagues world wide.”