Loots Bosman rejects ICL Deal
October 31, 2007 • Indian Cricket League, Indian Premier League, News
South African opener, Loots Bosman has rejected the Indian Cricket League deal and instead signed with the Indian Premier league.
Loots Bosman will take part in the IPL instead of the ICL, speaking to Volksblad news paper the player said ” It was a tough decision. I still have the ICL contract. It’s difficult having a contract in front of you. It makes it tough to say no,”
The ICL was reportedly prepared to increase their initial offering of 2.3 million rand (approx US $350,000) for a two-year commitment after they learned of Bosman’s negotiations with the IPL. ”
He becomes the seventh South African to join the IPL, increasing the strength of foreign players to 44. The US$2 million tournament starts on April 2008.