The competition, which was initially set to be branded as the EPL - as in IPL (Indian Premier League) - is more likely to come into being as P20. The hope is it will follow the original model in that it will take place in June and still feature up to four overseas players per team.
Via PA
The ECB conceded as much ground as it feasibly could by allowing England players to spend three weeks in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but there will be no reciprocal generosity. Lalit Modi, the IPL commissioner, ruled out a quid pro quo agreement and described as “next to impossible” the likelihood that 20 IPL stars will be released to feature in the English Premier League (EPL) next year as requested by the ECB.
Via TimesOnline
Texas billionaire Allen Stanford has decided to end his five-year contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board for an annual one-day series after he lost USD 40 million in the first year itself, sending ECB into a financial tailspin, media reports said in London on Wednesday.
Via ExpressIndia
English cricket’s nervous new year may become a little more fraught after reports that Allen Stanford has threatened to walk away from the sport. Vodafone announced yesterday that its association with the national team will end when its contract expires in 13 months’ time.
Via TimesOnline