Sunday, January 6, 2008

Aussies will Attend in IPL on April

Indian former Cricketer RaviShastri, the governing council member of Indian premier League is expecting that Australian Cricket players will play in the inaugural tournament. The first edition of Indian Premier League will take place on April 2008.

Leading Australian cricketers have signed letters of intent, but have yet to commit to full playing contracts, which could reap about USD 500,000 by the time the eight franchises finish their bidding.

Allaying fears that IPL posed any threat to the international cricket he said the league is officially sanctioned by the ICC.

"It is just 44 days of cricket. How is that going to ruin the game?" Shastri said.

Talking about IPL, Shastri said, "The opportunities will be plenty for the franchises and (financially) it will be very good not just for the players but other people wanting to be involved with the game as well."

Ravi Shastri also hope that top class players like Rickey Ponting, Adam Gilcrist will take part in the match.

related link: http://cricket.expressindia.com/news/Shastri-hopes-Aussies-will-join-IPL/257645/

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