Indian cricketers foreign leagues: South Africa T20 League: Under pressure from IPL franchises, BCCI is now open to the idea of allowing…
Indian cricketers foreign leagues: South African T20 League: Under pressure from IPL franchises, BCCI is now open to the idea of letting Indian players into foreign franchise tournaments. The demand to allow Indian players has grown exponentially with the increasing influence of the IPL in foreign countries. As the Indian Premier League franchises have swept the CSA T20 League, and all six teams gained, BCCI is now ready to give the green signal. A final decision will be made at the AGM (Annual General Meeting) in September. Follow Indian Cricket Live updates at InsideSport.IN.
“A few IPL teams that have a presence in leagues abroad have asked BCCI to allow Indian players. But we have to discuss this in the AGM before we come to any conclusion. It is a contentious issue because the IPL is successful because of the exclusivity it provides. Certainly, I will not We lose that. As for the Indian players playing abroad, it could happen due to the increasing number of franchise associations”, A senior official at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry told InsideSport.
Indian cricketers’ foreign leagues: BCCI likely to allow Indian players to play in foreign leagues, decision at AGM in September: Follow live updates
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Currently, BCCI only allows female cricketers and retired players to play in its overseas leagues. But all active Indian players are prohibited from playing any role in foreign tournaments. BCCI believes that if Indian players play in foreign leagues, the IPL will lose its exclusivity. However, although the board is considering a change of position, neither high profile players nor centrally contracted players will be allowed to play. This means that Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma will not play in the BBL, The Hundred or the CPL.
Indian cricketers’ foreign leagues: BCCI likely to allow Indian players to play in foreign leagues, decision at AGM in September: Follow live updates
Foreign leagues for Indian cricketers: Why is BCCI set up to allow Indian players into foreign leagues?
- IPL franchises have asked BCCI to change its stance on Indian players in foreign leagues.
- As more and more franchise tournaments are proliferating, the demand for Indian players remains high.
- Six IPL franchises earned all six teams in the newly created CSA T20 League.
- In the UAE International League t20, 4 owners out of 6 are owners of IPL teams.
- In CPL, three teams are wholly or partly owned by IPL franchises.
- However, BCCI is now under pressure to allow active Indian cricketers to play in such tournaments.
- However, BCCI is not willing to budge from allowing star players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah or Rishabh Pant to play in such tournaments.
- BCCI is considering allowing only non-contracted players or players who do not appear in their states’ plans in domestic cricket.
- If that happens, many cricketers will be willing to play in foreign leagues as the Indian domestic calendar has a huge 6-month gap.
- It is likely that a decision will be taken at the ordinary general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in September.
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“It is good to see the growing footprint of the IPL around the world. But we should not forget that it is because of the Indian players that the IPL is very popular. It is the only league that fans can watch them play in. If they start playing in other leagues, they will not perform It only adds to the fatigue of viewers. It won’t be exclusive anymore. But there is room for relaxation when it comes to not having a famous cricketer or players who are not on the account,” The official said.
Indian cricketers’ foreign leagues: BCCI likely to allow Indian players to play in foreign leagues, decision at AGM in September: Follow live updates
IPL privileges in foreign tournaments:
- Mumbai Indians: CSA T20 League, UAE T20 League
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Caribbean Premier League, UAE T20 League, USA
- Rajasthan Royals: CSA T20 League, CPL
- Lucknow Super Giants: CSA T20 League
- Delhi Capitals: UAE T20 League, CSA T20 League
- Punjab Kings: CPL
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: CSA T20 League
- Chennai Super Kings: CSA T20 League
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