Rubbing shoulders with Brian Lara and Inzamam-ul-Haq would have otherwise remained a unfulfilled dream for many players in the domestic circuit, but after joining the Indian Cricket League, the likes of Kaushik Reddy are waiting for their day in the sun. The Hyderabad Ranji players who

Breaking the suspense over its recruitment, the Indian Cricket League today unveiled a list of 50 players for its breakaway multi-million dollar league which will have Pakistan's prolific batsman Mohammad Yousuf and South African cricketers Lance Klusener and Nicky Boje as its star attractions

Speculation about Imran Farhat's aligning with the Indian Cricket League ended today when the Pakistani opener admitted that he has joined the rebel body. Farhat's announcement came hours after experienced allrounder Abdul Razzaq's quitting international cricket in protest against "the

Test opener Wasim Jaffer was today chosen to lead Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai against Pakistan's Qaid-E-Azam Trophy winners Karachi in the annual four-day fixture for the Mohd Nissar Trophy to be held in Karachi from September 8-11. The 14-member squad, with Pravin Amre as coach, include

Undeterred by the BCCI's threat of imposing bans and withdrawing financial benefits, seven Hyderabad Ranji Trophy players today announced their intention to join the Indian Cricket League, giving a further boost to the rebel series. The 21-year-old Ambatti Rayudu, who is seen to be a promisi

Upset at being excluded from the Twenty20 World Cup squad, Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf is now "seriously" considering the offer to play in the rebel Indian Cricket League. Yousuf had put on hold an individual endorsement deal with a Pakistani company saying he needed more ti

The Cricket Board today defended its stand on withdrawing financial benefits from players aligning with the rebel Indian Cricket League, saying the proposed tournament was an "out and out commercial venture". The BCCI said the players were free to play for the ICL but it was only &

The rebel Indian Cricket League has done something which the BCCI, the world's richest cricket Board, has not done in 77 years -- launch its official website. ICL, the much talked about venture of Subash Chandra's Essel Group which has already sounded the alarm bells in the BCCI, today ann

Even as the BCCI's flip-flop over the Indian Cricket League continues, Railway Minister and Bihar Cricket Association President Lalu Prasad today openly backed the ICL, saying the million-dollar tournament could be played on Railways stadiums. Prasad described the ICL as a "good initi

The Cricket Board today issued an ambiguous statement on the contentious issue of Indian Cricket League, saying that anyone associating himself with "any other organisation" will not be connected with the activities of the BCCI. The BCCI office bearers, who met at President Sharad

Days after projecting spin legend Shane Warne as their biggest catch, the Indian Cricket League suffered a setback as the Australian's manager revealed that he is unlikely to join the rebel series. Warne's manager James Erskine said though the cricketer was considering the offer made by th

The BCCI's opposition to the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) is grounded in its fear of being exposed as an inefficient organisation, feels legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi. "The BCCI cannot ban players for playing in the league. Suppose you are working for a company and join ano

Pakistan team manager Talat Ali has laughed off attempts by the Indian Cricket League to rope in Pakistani cricketers, saying ICL was nothing more than 'Micky Mouse' cricket and lacked potential to tempt quality players. "I use this word because even if it is held it is not official or

The Indian Cricket League today hit back at the Cricket Board for threatening to impose a life ban on players aligining with the rebel body, saying the BCCI was a private organisation and had no right to issue such directions. A day after BCCI made it clear that players taking part in the br

BCCI President Sharad Pawar today said the Board will take a decision on Kapil Dev's fate as the Chairman of National Cricket Academy at its upcoming general body meeting. "The Board will take a decision on the (Kapil Dev) matter", said Pawar while referring to the former captain

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Naseem Ashraf today issued a clear warning to former captain Inzamam-ul Haq, saying he would not be considered for national selection if he decides to play for the breakaway Indian Cricket League. "Since the International Cricket Council (ICC) does not re

The hectic international schedule and financial issues are preventing organisers of the Indian Cricket League (ICL) from completing the process of signing players for their inaugural competition slated in October, according to a former Pakistan captain. The ex-skipper, who has been approac

Australian legends Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath are set to renew their rivalry with West Indian batting genius Brian Lara after having all but agreed to play in the Indian Cricket League. "They are on the verge of signing the contracts. The discussions are in the final stages,"

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming may abruptly end his international career to join the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), according to a media report here. Fleming has been approached by the ICL officials and the lucrative offer might prompt the Kiwi skipper to quit international cricke

Shane Warne is ready to join the Indian Cricket League (ICL) provided his conditions are met while his former team mate Glenn McGrath is likely to follow suit, according to managers of the star Australian cricketers. With former England captain Tony Greig acting as conduit, both the retire

Two Pakistani cricketers have reportedly been entrusted with the job of roping in players for the lucrative Indian Cricket League (ICL). The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), however, said it was not worried about any possible exodus of players signing up for the league which at present does n

A day after BCCI threatened to take "appropriate steps" against him for aligning with the rebel Indian Cricket League, former captain Kapil Dev remained defiant and said he would not give up his job with the ICL. Kapil said there was nothing wrong in occupying the post of National

Former captain Kapil Dev has dared the BCCI to sack him from the Chairman's post at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for his alignment with the rebel Indian Cricket League. Kapil earned the Board's wrath by joining Essel Group's ICL as the Chairman of its Executive Board and the BCCI

Player contracts and Zee Group's proposed Indian Cricket League would be key items on the agenda of the Cricket Board's Working Committee meeting in Delhi tomorrow. Other important issues to be taken up for discussion by Working Committee include the finalisation of itinerary of the upcomi

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 p

Former India captain Kapil Dev will head the Executive Board of the breakaway Indian Cricket League (ICL), it was announced here today. The other members of the Board include former stumper and ex-chief selector Kiran More, former England captain Tony Greg and Australian cricketer-turned-commen