Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October

[King]

Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October Warne and Lara linked to breakaway Twenty20 league Cricinfo staff May 12, 2007 Lara and Warne: India bound? ? Getty Images Brian Lara, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and "more big names to follow" are being linked to a breakaway Twenty20 competition taking place in India this October, according to the latest issue of Spin magazine. Both McGrath, the former Australia fast bowler and Lara, West Indies' former captain, announced their retirement from cricket after last month's World Cup. Warne retired from international cricket earlier this year following Australia's 5-0 trouncing of England in the Ashes, but it appears the trio's playing days are not quite finished. The series, called the Indian Cricket League (ICL) was announced in April by Subhash Chandra, who heads Essel Group - the owners of Zee TV who will broadcast the tournament, though it is only now that names as high-profile (and retired) as Warne are being mentioned. Equally, confirmation of the players' involvement has yet to be made from their respective agents. The tournament is rumoured to take place mere weeks after the inaugural Twenty20 World Championship in September, held in South Africa.

[King]

Re: Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October This is shambles, I wouldn't want to see some old cricketers that are hardly interested in playing cricket anymore playing few friendlies between them. This league is not going anywhere with these retired players in the fray for sure. :shrug:

[Holysmoke]

Re: Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October Mcgrath retired to spend time with his family. These are rumors. I dont expect Mcgrath to start playing cricket again.

[Predator_05]

Re: Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October How does this cricket league work ? What is the format like ?

[Holysmoke]

Re: Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October 20/20

[Predator_05]

Re: Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October

20/20

Yeah no sh*t, but how many teams are there, how many rounds are played, etc.

[Holysmoke]

Re: Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October I dont think they mustve figured it out just yet! :lmao:

[gator]

Re: Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October with the right money on offer, dont expect friendlies, Ravi.... nothing better than our youngsters rubbing shoulders with warnie and mcgrath even at half-steam...

[yoda]

Re: Indian Cricket League rumoured to begin in October if they can pull in warne, lara and mcrath even for the first season, that would be a great start. anyways, none of the currently contracted players at international level will be involved with this, i presume.