Srinagar: BCCI has reportedly said No to allowing top Indian cricketers for the proposed Saudi Arabia Richest Cricket League.
On Friday reports emerged that Saudi Arabia officials are in touch with IPL owners to set up World Richest T20 Cricket League. It was also reported that Saudi officials want Top Indian cricketers to be part of the cash rich league.
Now another report quoting BCCI official has said that No top India cricketer would be allowed to participate in the League.
At present, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) bars Indian players from participating in leagues abroad. However, a proposal from the Saudi Arabian government over a new T20 league being set up there could see the Indian board change its stance on the matter.
As per a report in The Age, the talks have been going on over the subject for about a year. But, before anything substantial can happen, the league would need to be sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
However, a report in The Indian Express, quoted a BCCI official as saying that no top Indian cricketers would be taking part in any of the leagues. However, franchise participation can’t be stopped said 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 individual decision. We have seen IPL franchises going to South Africa or Dubai and we can’t say no. It’s their choice to have their team in any of the leagues around the world.”