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I dream of playing for England, not in a cricket circus blasts Essex man Cook Alistair Cook is concentrating only on the present as cricket's future is set to be played out amid the razzmatazz of Mumbai tomorrow in stark contrast to the almost old-fashioned one-day international that demands England's attention here at McLean Park237546749More... By PAUL NEWMAN in Napier Last updated at 12:45pm on 19th February 2008 Alistair Cook is concentrating only on the present as cricket's future is set to be played out amid the razzmatazz of Mumbai tomorrow in stark contrast to the almost old-fashioned one-day international that demands England's attention here at McLean Park. As a microcosm of the changing face of cricket, the differences between the two events being staged in India and here in New Zealand was perfect. Cook1902_468x297.jpgWearing the Three Lions with pride: Alastair Cook won't be swayed by riches While England were concentrating on trying to level their 50-over series in a form of the game that is looking increasingly mundane, some of the world's leading players were being 'auctioned' among eight teams who will tread a trailblazing path towards a very different future. The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) were today spending millions of pounds on the players who will launch their first offically sanctioned Twenty20 tournament on April 18, among them Australia's best players. Each team is allowed to spend up to £3million on recruiting eight overseas players. The game is unlikely to ever be the same again. But Essex man Cook is simply happy to be part of the England scene and is not tempted by the lure of the dollar, insisting: "I don't know much about it to be honest and it's not really an issue for us. "But we play so much cricket and we're treated so well by England that I can't see why we would trade in the three Lions to play in anything else. "When I was ten years old I didn't dream about playing in an Indian Twenty20 League. I dreamed about playing for England. Anyway, I can't see why they would want a little blocker from Essex playing Twenty20 cricket! "I would imagaine if there was a window we would be more likely to rest and recuperate rather than playing more cricket." The IPL event clashes with the start of our domestic season and England's schedule is, in any case, so packed our players cannot get involved in the inaugural ICC-backed tournament. Yet such are the riches on offer for players and the mind-boggling sponsorship and TV figures involved that it is surely only a matter of time before England's players are targeted. The chance of earning up to £500,000 for a month's work means they are bound to be interested. Andrew Flintoff has already turned down one tentative approach. Pietersen1902_468x608.jpg Big name, big money: How long will the IPL ignore Kevin Pietersen? Such is the momentum of the IPL - and the all-powerful Indian board behind it - that the chief executives of all the Test nations are considering creating a month-long window clear of all international cricket simply to allow the IPL to flourish. The issue was high on the agenda at their two-day meeting in Malaysia which concludes tomorrow. There is more than a little irony in some of the world's best players queuing to take part in this new event at a time when there is a constant plea for a reduction in the workload of international cricketers. And in the case of the Australians - Ricky Ponting is among those committed to the IPL along with his recently-retired colleagues Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne - their pleas to have their tour of Pakistan in March and April called off may have something to do with its clash with the IPL as much as any security concerns. Devotion to the Baggy Green cap is absolute, it seems, unless there are a bundle of green backs on offer. The noises emanating from the England camp today were of the "it will never be an issue for us" variety. And while Cook articulated why the IPL is the last thing on the mind of young English players, it is naive in the extreme to believe that the obstacles to English IPL involvement can never be overcome. The rival Indian Cricket League (ICL) is outlawed and will probably fade away as the IPL gains ground, making it no threat to England's finest. But money has a habit of talking, particularly if the ICC open a window and stop England playing while the IPL is showing off its goods in future years. Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen would match anything being paid to the likes of Warne, whose last season at Hampshire will be considerably compromised both by the IPL and other commitments of his, Ponting and the Indian 'icons' in each team, including Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. It could well be that the average age of Test players comes down as the older ones retire early, like Gilchrist and Stephen Fleming have done, partly with an eye on a considerable pension provided by Indian wealth. "English players have worked hard for the opportunity to play for their country and hopefully the rewards they are getting coupled with the honour of playing for England will be enough to stop them thinking about tournaments like this," said England coach Peter Moores. Perhaps. But if the ICC, under pressure from India, allow the players the chance to have their cake and eat it by playing both international cricket and in the IPL it will be very tempting for England's best players. The only English involvement in Mumbai came courtesy of the London-based owner of the Jaipur franchise Manoj Badale but who would bet against much more domestic interest next year, particularly if the proposed England tour of the Caribbean can be arranged for January and February rather than March and April. Tomorrow in Mumbai is just the start.

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Michael Clarke has decided not to join the Indian Premier League, although ten of his current team-mates and three retired stars will take part in the player auction on Wednesday. Clarke was the most notable absentee from the list of Australians who had signed long-form agreements, which also does not feature Mitchell Johnson and Brad Haddin. Neil Maxwell, the agent who has been working with the IPL and Australia's players, said Johnson and Haddin were instead aiming to focus on their developing international careers. Johnson would have been considered one of the top bowlers had he registered for the auction, while multi-skilled players like Haddin will be in high demand. Paul Marsh, the chief executive of the Australian Cricketers' Association, said Clarke opted out in an effort to manage his workload. Jason Gillespie, who holds a Cricket Australia contract, was also expected to join the league but has not signed up. As well as high-profile players like Ricky Ponting and Andrew Symonds, the bidding war will include fringe internationals such as David Hussey, Simon Katich and Cameron White. Maxwell said Adam Gilchrist would be one of the major drawcards in the tournament and he was likely to receive close to a seven-figure sum. "He will earn considerable money," Maxwell told the Sydney radio station 2KY. "I don't think it will be quite a million, maybe in Australian dollars he will go close. "The top players, for six weeks' work, could be earning, dare I say it, $70,000 to $80,000 a week, quite comfortably I'd suggest for some of those top ones. It's in the realms of the English Premier League, which for a long time players have wanted to aspire to." Australians in the IPL auction Nathan Bracken, Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Simon Katich, Justin Langer, Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath, Ricky Ponting, Andrew Symonds, Shane Warne, Cameron White. Source - Click here

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Nah...missed it. Would have loved to see it. In all seriousness, there is talent there mixed amongst the workmen. Pietersen, Flintoff, Vaughan...and Simon Jones was impressive in 2005...and Harmy when bowling well (otherwise, he is a nightmare) But they aren't a side that has either beauty nor fortitude to their game. And gee...they aren't half full of themselves when they win eh?

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Icon status for Sehwag but not Laxman after all !:hysterical::hysterical: What say you now , kid ? http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/current/story/337920.html The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League have agreed to make Virender Sehwag, the India opener, an "icon" player for the Delhi Daredevils team. However, they decided against giving the same status - which guarantees a salary 15% higher than the next best in the team - to Hyderabad's VVS Laxman. Both applications had been cleared by the IPL's governing council, but they had to be cleared by the eight franchises as they were not a part of the original IPL team tender. Sehwag now joins Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai), Rahul Dravid (Bangalore), Sourav Ganguly (Kolkata) and Yuvraj Singh (Mohali) as icon players. The decision was taken at a meeting of the franchises in Mumbai on Tuesday evening ahead of the players' auction. The IPL commissioner, Lalit Modi, also clarified that the franchises would only be able to sign up two current Australian players each, and that their participation this season would be subject to their commitments with the Australian team. Thirteen current Australian players have signed up, as have three who have retired. He told reporters that all Indian players on the IPL pool have signed contracts to be part of the multi-million-dollar Twenty20 extravaganza, which starts on April 18. Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has come on board, the IPL Commissioner said.

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Shipperd? The only man who gives Darren Berry a challenge for the ultimate one eyed Dicktorian title? :haha: I just hope this is a short term thing, else in three years he'll be suggesting that Chetanya Nanda, Bhandari and Bhatia form the bulk of the Indian backup bowling lineup...

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Icon status for Sehwag but not Laxman http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ipl/content/current/story/337920.html The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League have agreed to make Virender Sehwag, the India opener, an "icon" player for the Delhi Daredevils team. However, they decided against giving the same status - which guarantees a salary 15% higher than the next best in the team - to Hyderabad's VVS Laxman. Both applications had been cleared by the IPL's governing council, but they had to be cleared by the eight franchises as they were not a part of the original IPL team tender. Sehwag now joins Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai), Rahul Dravid (Bangalore), Sourav Ganguly (Kolkata) and Yuvraj Singh (Mohali) as icon players. The decision was taken at a meeting of the franchises in Mumbai on Tuesday evening ahead of the players' auction. The IPL commissioner, Lalit Modi, also clarified that the franchises would only be able to sign up two current Australian players each, and that their participation this season would be subject to their commitments with the Australian team. Thirteen current Australian players have signed up, as have three who have retired. He told reporters that all Indian players on the IPL pool have signed contracts to be part of the multi-million-dollar Twenty20 extravaganza, which starts on April 18. Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has come on board, the IPL Commissioner said.

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