Unfazed by BCCI's ambitious and cash-rich twenty20 tournaments,
the rebel Indian Cricket League today announced the signing of 18 more
players, including six overseas cricketers.
After lying low for several weeks, the ICL came out with its second list of
players, which included four from New Zealand -- Chris Cairns, Chris
Harris, Nathan Astle, Hamish Marshal, while England's Darren Maddy and Pakistan
all rounder Azhar Mahmood.
Kapil Dev, Chairman of the Executive Board for the ICL
said, "we are extremely pleased to welcome these players to the ICL family.
"These talented experienced cricketers will definitely be a great source
of learning for the youngsters who will play with them. Under their guidance,
the Indian Cricket League players will develop skills comparable to the best
of international cricketing talent," he said while announcing the signings.
The ICL, a brainchild of the Subhash Chandra-owned Essel
Group, has earlier signed over 60 cricketers with batting great Brian Lara
and former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq in its ranks.
"These signings are in line with our objective of providing the best platform
for young cricketers from all corners of India to play alongside the superstars
of International cricket, learn the tricks of the trade from them and gain confidence
to excel.
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