IPL deal tempts Essex star Napier
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Essex all-rounder Graham Napier insists he has not yet committed himself to any deal with the Indian Premier League (IPL), BBC reports.
But the 28-year-old, who caught the eye in breaking a world six-hitting Twenty20 record last summer, admits to having been in negotiations.
"It is clear there is potential for a great opportunity to be provided to myself and other players," Napier told his website.
Napier was in India this week for the Twenty20 Champions League Awards.
And, although tempted by the move, he admits that his first loyalty remains to Essex.
"Essex has, and always will be, my first side but this is a chance that has arisen and will offer me a great opportunity to further my career.
But the 28-year-old, who caught the eye in breaking a world six-hitting Twenty20 record last summer, admits to having been in negotiations.
"It is clear there is potential for a great opportunity to be provided to myself and other players," Napier told his website.
Napier was in India this week for the Twenty20 Champions League Awards.
And, although tempted by the move, he admits that his first loyalty remains to Essex.
"Essex has, and always will be, my first side but this is a chance that has arisen and will offer me a great opportunity to further my career.