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‘Bola tha na rip international cricket’ – Fans react as Indian cricketers likely to be allowed to play in Saudi Arabia’s richest T20 league

Earlier, this year two new leagues have been started in South Africa and UAE. The leagues have included franchises from the Indian Premier League to increase interest in the game.

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Amid the ongoing 16th season of the Indian Premier League, Indian Cricket Board is reportedly working on allowing Indian Players in foreign leagues. In a recent news report, it has been revealed that ICB is in talks with Saudi Cricket Board to create a framework to allow Indian Players in the proposed league of Saudi Arabia.

According to the report, government officials from Saudi Arabia have held a meeting with Indian Premier League franchise owners to discuss the roadmap of the proposed league. It has been reported by The Age that some coaches have spoken about it with the media house but requested to be quoted as anonymous. Meanwhile, it is also revealed that Saudi Cricket Board is looking to convince ICB to change its rules and allow Indian Players to participate in the proposed world’s richest league.

It’s worth mentioning that any league in the world will require a Non-objection Certificate from the Apex Council of the game. And according to the reports, International Cricket Board is looking to allow the league as it will help to grow the game in the Arab countries.

Two new leagues started this year

Earlier, this year two new leagues have been started in South Africa and UAE. The leagues have included franchises from the Indian Premier League to increase interest in the game. Notably, franchises like Mumbai Indians, Delhi India, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals have bought a team in SA20 and International T20 League.

Although, Indian Players are banned from participating in any foreign leagues to just maintain the exclusivity of the Indian Premier League. It will be interesting to see how Indian Cricket Board will dent its biggest income source by allowing Indian Players in the foreign leagues. Meanwhile, fans are not happy with the news report and are concerned about IPL. A Twitter user said, “This is not going to help the game.”

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