ICL to Revolutionise Cricket
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) is all set to start its inaugaral Twenty-20 championshop on the 30th of November, 2007 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula. Zee Sports will telecast all the matches of the ICL Twenty-20 championship matches.
Disclosing this, former India captain and chairman of the ICL Executive Board, Kapil Dev, said, “We are […]
Lara wants recognition of ICL
Lara is one of 30 international players due to play in the ICL and has called for recognition of the ICL Twenty20 league which is due to begin next week in India. As it is aware that the BCCI has refused to acknowledge the Indian Cricket League and has threatened players who would play for […]
ICL announces Tournament Schedule
Indian Cricket League (ICL) schedule has been announced for its inaugural Twenty20 tournament, which will kick off on 30th November 2007 with Delhi Jets taking on Chandigarh Lions.
The tournament has six teams participcating with round-robin format, the teams who would be playing in the tournament are - Delhi Jets, Chandigarh Lions, Mumbai […]
Lara’s still a cat on the wall
Contrary to the earlier announcement by the organizers of the Indian Cricket League (ICL) West Indian Brian Lara didn’t turn up in India today. Gaurav Seth, head of marketing at ICL, this time around played it safe and chose not to confirm Lara’s arrival sometime late Friday.
“Hopefully Lara will arrive over the weekend,” said […]
PCB issues warning to its players contracted with ICL
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a yet another warning to its players contracted with the Indian Cricket League (ICL), The board threatened the players saying those who turn out for the rebel league will not be considered for future selections to the national team.
ICL has signed up several Pakistani players. Imran Farhat, Taufiq Umar, […]
ICL to have two sessions of Twenty20
Indian Cricket League (ICL) is contemplating the idea of having two seasons in a year instead of the initally planned single season of Twenty20 cricket. The inagural tournament will start on 30th November at TauDevi Lal stadium in Panchkula near Chandigarh.
Ashish Kaul , Head, Corporate Brand Development, Zee Entertainment Enterprises said that the second session […]
Essel to sell 25% stake to save ICL
Zee’s Essel Sports is looking to divest 25% off its share to private equity companies to infuse cash into the Iindian Cricket League (ICL) operations. Asish Kaul, EVP of Zee Entertainment said: “Several companies have come forward to associate themselves with Essel Sports. Indian and foreign institutional investors have also shown interest in being equity […]
ICL : Lara is still on board
Indian Cricket League (ICL) denied the Lara drop out story as a rumor. The whole thing started when the Mumbai Champs captain was absent for the practice sessions and also there are unconfirmed reports that the master batsman’s lawyers have contacted the ICL on his change of mind. But, the organizers insisted that he was […]
ICL is not a rebel league : Cairns
New Zealand star cricketer Chris Cairns says that Indian Cricket League (ICL) should not be seen as a rebel body. It is a golden opportunity for youngsters to play alongside great players.
He told the local reporters that “Many people thought ICL would never happen. Its detractors thought it would never take off but now they […]
Astle rubbishes Buchanan’s idea
Nathan Astle, the kiwi master batsman has rubbished the former Australian coach John Buchanan’s suggestion to make world cricket franchise-based. He told “I played for New Zealand with pride and passion. One can play county cricket in England and also represent teams in competitions like the ICL’s T20 in India, but not for another country,”.
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