Latest news on the Indian Cricket League

SA Franchises Freeze Out Rebel Players

2008-05-08 07:34:31

South Africans who played in the Indian Cricket League have little chance of featuring again for their domestic franchises.

SA ICL stars frozen out

2008-05-07 23:19:36

SACA head Tony Irish admits that players taking part in the Indian Cricket League have little chance of featuring again domestically.

ICL follows up official regocnition request

2008-05-06 10:58:05

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has sent a reminder to the ICC seeking a response to its request last month for official recognition of their unsanctioned venture.

Bond: I'd return to play for Kiwis against England but they won't take me

2008-05-04 21:30:15

Those in New Zealand who denounce Shane Bond as a traitor for joining the ‘rebel’ Indian Cricket League — prematurely ending his international career — should be aware that he would answer his country’s call in an instant

Yousuf's IPL bar to continue

2008-05-04 06:22:04

Mohammad Yousuf's bar against playing in the Indian Premier League will continue after the arbiter hearing the case filed against him by the rival Indian Cricket League, passed an interim order yesterday restraining him from taking part in the tournament.

Yousuf Might Have To Bail From IPL

2008-05-03 14:18:56

Mohammad Yousuf is the subject of a legal order banning him from playing in the Indian Premier League, according to an Indian Cricket League lawyer.

South Africa rebels win county reprieve

2008-05-01 00:01:00

The three South African players barred from the county circuit through their connection with the unauthorised Indian Cricket League won their appeals at the Oval, writes Charles Randall.

NZC Decision Left Bond 'Grumpy'

2008-04-29 10:34:05

Shane Bond has expressed his anger at New Zealand Cricket over the way they handled his decision to play in the Indian Cricket League.

New Zealand Cricket misled me - Bond

2008-04-29 07:35:29

Shane Bond has admitted he is angry with New Zealand Cricket's handling of his involvement in the unsanctioned Indian Cricket League, saying that even if his ban was lifted he could easily choose to carry on playing for the cash.

ICL and IPL tempt England players

2008-04-25 15:08:48

18 percent of first-class cricketers in England would risk incurring a year-long county ban by the ECB to play in the next Indian Cricket League (ICL), and 35 percent would consider retiring from international cricket prematurely, according to a survey conducted by the Professional Cricketers' Assocation.

PCA Uncover ICL Lure

2008-04-25 14:22:46

Almost a fifth of English cricketers claim they will be prepared to face a 12-month county ban for the chance to take part in the next Indian Cricket League.

Gillespie eager for Glamorgan start

2008-04-18 11:23:12

Jason Gillespie is eager to start his Glamorgan career after being granted clearance to play by the ECB following his time in the Indian Cricket League.

van der Wath 'dropped' due to ICL links

2008-04-18 10:11:36

The Eagles have refused to allow Johan van der Wath, the allrounder, to play in the Standard Bank Pro20 semi-final against the Dolphins at Kingsmead due to his links to the Indian Cricket League (ICL). It is understood that the Eagles wanted to pay him on a match-by-match basis instead of handing a contract, to avoid legal problems.

ICL Sets Its Sights On English Team

2008-04-17 10:22:47

Indian Cricket League head Kapil Dev would welcome a franchise team from London or Birmingham participating in the the rebel T20 tournament.

ICL would welcome a UK-based team

2008-04-17 07:58:07

Kapil Dev, the head of the Indian Cricket League, has told the BBC that he would like to incorporate a UK-based team into his event.

ICL eager to sign up English team

2008-04-17 05:42:51

Kapil Dev wants to add an English team to the rebel Indian Cricket League.

Indian Cricket League seeks ICC recognition

2008-04-16 08:29:11

The Indian Cricket League has written a letter to the ICC seeking recognition for their Twenty20 league and asking why they continue to be labelled as 'unsanctioned' or 'unofficial' by the BCCI .

ICL World through to final

2008-04-14 20:20:13

The ICL World booked their place in the final of the Indian Cricket League's World Series Twenty20 competition by beating ICL Pakistanis by six wickets.

PCB likely to take legal action against ICL

2008-04-14 11:36:06

The Indian Cricket League (ICL), unrecognised by the top bodies in the sport, is likely to be taken to court by the PCB for fielding a Pakistan XI.

ICL India seal 2nd consecutive win

2008-04-13 13:15:06

India XI followed up a solid batting display with a disciplined bowling performance to rout World XI by 44 runs in the Indian Cricket League (ICL) 20s

ICL may invite legal trouble for fielding 'Pakistan' side

2008-04-12 18:40:17

The Indian Cricket League organisers run the risk of inviting legal troubles after fielding a 'Pakistan' XI, which has irked the cricket board in Karachi.

ECB face challenge to ICL player bans

2008-04-11 00:01:00

At least three of the four Indian Cricket League players who were barred from the county game are expected to appeal their cases  with the result that this painful saga could drag on until mid-May, writes Simon Briggs.

Bond, Marshall cleared to play county cricket

2008-04-10 19:05:00

Former Black Caps Shane Bond and Hamish Marshall are among several overseas players cleared to play county cricket in England this season, despite their links with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). The ICL is not recognised...

Bond is cleared to join Hampshire

2008-04-10 18:30:46

Shane Bond is cleared to play county cricket in England despite his links with the rebel Indian Cricket League.

Gillespie given clearance to play for Glamorgan

2008-04-09 20:17:33

Jason Gillespie has been given clearance by the ECB to play for Glamorgan this season, ending weeks of speculation over whether he would be permitted to join after he played in the unauthorised Indian Cricket League.

Chris Adams attacks 'unaccountable' Clarke

2008-04-09 08:49:13

Chris Adams has told The Guardian that Giles Clarke was wrong with the comments he made about the participation of England players in the Indian cricket leagues.

Longing for the long form

2008-04-07 03:00:07

Almost a year since it was announced, and about eight months since the launch of the IPL relegated it to being the second best league of its kind, the Indian Cricket League is not dying down just as yet. .

Counties face nervous wait over ICL players

2008-04-05 14:37:40

A number of counties are waiting anxiously for the outcome of the ECB meeting on Wednesday that will determine the fate of player registrations which have been affected by the Indian Cricket League.

Lahore Badshahs to play Hyderabad Heroes in ICL finals

2008-04-04 14:25:06

The Inzamam-ul Haq-led Lahore Badshahs and Chris Harris' Hyderabad Heroes will lock horns in the best-of-three finals of the Indian Cricket League's 2

ICL gear up for legal battle

2008-04-04 08:12:33

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) is preparing to wage a legal battle against the English board if the ECB doesn't allow the cricketers involved in the league to register for their respective counties.