IPL situation has to be managed
Saturday, 12 July 2008
LONDON, July 11 (Cricinfo): Haroon Lorgat, the new ICC chief executive, has raised concerns over the future of international cricket given the growing financial attraction of the Indian Premier League and hinted at the need for a window for the league in the international calendar. His comments were made during a media interaction at Lord's Thursday, the day Sri Lanka Cricket said it allowed its players to participate in the Indian Premier League next year though it coincided with a tour of England.
SLC had agreed to the series earlier this week as a replacement for Zimbabwe but gave in after their players lobbied hard - involving the country's president - for the right to play in the IPL. "If we don't manage this situation we could be threatening the lifeblood of all member countries," Lorgat said. "International cricket generates revenue that is essential to our survival.
SLC had agreed to the series earlier this week as a replacement for Zimbabwe but gave in after their players lobbied hard - involving the country's president - for the right to play in the IPL. "If we don't manage this situation we could be threatening the lifeblood of all member countries," Lorgat said. "International cricket generates revenue that is essential to our survival.