New Delhi, July 10: Indian cricket chiefs are considering plans to introduce a new all-star competition from next year. The proposals envisage up to six teams taking part in a series of day-night games, with four overseas players permitted per team.
It could mean the likes of Brian Lara, Steve Waugh, Brett Lee, Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan being invited to take part, depending on their international cricket commitments. Board of Control (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya has told an English daily that the competition will be called the Corporate Cup.
"They [the teams] will be allowed to sign up any player for the event. So you might see players from different cities and states fighting for the cause of one team," he was quoted as saying.
Board officials will meet next month for further discussion about the plans, which they hope could revitalise the domestic game in India.
Bureau Report