Asserting that the Indian Cricket League was not meant to antagonise the
BCCI, former player and one of the directors on ICL's executive
board Kiran More said the planned series would contribute to the game's
growth in the country.
"We should see the ICL as an opportunity which will provide few more matches.
There is no question of any confrontation. BCCI has still not said anything against
it. ICL should be seen like just another tournament," he said.
"There are a number of private tournaments being organised in India,"
he added.
More also refused to compare ICL with Kerry Packer's
rebel series and said, "It is not right to compare ICL with Packer's cricket.
It is an opportunity for those who could not play for country due to one reason
or the other." He rubbished reports linking Sourav Ganguly to the
ICL and said the former captain has not been approached.
"The news that Ganguly is also in touch with ICL is only
a rumour," he said.
On Team India's performance in the ongoing tour of Bangladesh,
More said the side had started recovering after the World Cup debacle
but needed more time to ragain top form.
"After every big failure, teams need time to recover. They have started
the process but will need more time to come back in same flow," he said.
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