BCCI should allow Indian cricketers to take part in T20 leagues outside country, says Adam Gilchrist

Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has mentioned that he has by no means discovered an sincere reply from the Board of Management for Cricket in India about why Indian cricketers will not be allowed to play franchise leagues throughout the globe.

“It is going to be fantastic (if the Indian gamers are allowed to play in abroad T20 leagues), I personally really feel that it will not diminish the IPL, it can solely develop them as a model. In the event that they (Indian gamers) can play in Australia or South Africa,” Gilchrist advised reporters on Thursday, 28 July.

“However the problem is we’re all taking part in our home seasons on the similar time, so that could be a arduous factor, isn’t it?,” he added.

Gilchrist’s feedback got here on the backdrop of him being requested concerning the place of the Indian Premier League as the most effective franchise event on this planet. The Australian legend mentioned that he was not towards the IPL.

“I am not criticising the IPL, however why received’t Indian gamers come and play within the Large Bash league? I’ve by no means had an open and sincere reply: Why are some leagues accessing each participant on this planet? No Indian participant performs in every other T20 league. I’m not saying in a provocative sense, however is {that a} honest query?” he requested.

“I actually need to spotlight (that the) six seasons (I performed within the IPL) I beloved it. It was an ideal expertise. It’s the premier T20 competitors on this planet, however you will need to permit different boards and international locations to prosper as nicely,” he added.

Within the latest occasions, a number of Indian cricketers have chosen to retire from the Indian set-up and transfer their base to the US of America. Not too long ago former Indian cricketer Unmukt Chand performed within the Large Bash League after qutting the Indian set-up.

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