ICL is not a rebel league : Cairns
November 20, 2007 • Indian Cricket League
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 are all set to hold the tournament, I do not see ICL as being in conflict with BCCI. It should not be seen like that. In fact, it’s an opportunity for players to explore their talent,”.
Talking about the Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni he said “He is showing signs of a good captain. However, he is still going through a honeymoon phase and his real test will be over the next few months,”.
Cairns will lead the Chandigarh Lions team in the ICL. Imran Farhat another Chandigarh Lions player said ICL will provide a platform for budding players to hone their skills.