The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought permission from the ministry of sports activities for organising a T10 league later this month, in keeping with sources.
While there could possibly be a problem with the supply of the gamers who’re additionally set to function in different leagues, former gamers aren’t in favour of organising such a event.
“The board’s cricket management committee wants to have the T10 league from January 24-28 and wants all the contracted players to participate in the league,” one dependable supply conscious of the small print mentioned.
“The problem is (that) some of the players are already committed to play in the Emirates International T20 League in UAE and some have been offered contracts for the Bangladesh Premier League,” the supply added.
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“A large number of players with good contract offers for the BPL are still waiting for their NOCs.” Just a few former cricketers, in the meantime, have questioned the aim of organising such an occasion proper earlier than the Pakistan Super League which begins on February 18 in Lahore.
“Why have a T10 league at all? Hasn’t this reliance on T20 cricket caused enough problems for the players and affected performance of the national team?” questioned former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim.
Former Test participant Mohsin Khan additionally slammed the choice to have a T10 league, saying it won’t assist in the event of gamers in any respect.
“Already, so many players are now only interested in playing T20 cricket and now with this encouragement of T10 league, the board will face more problems over availability of players,” he mentioned.
The PCB is, nevertheless, eager on organising even just a few exhibition matches in case they don’t seem to be capable of get the federal government’s clearance for the four-day event.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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