"A match between the winning team of the IPL and PSL is a good idea" : Navjot Singh Sidhu

[Abdullah719]

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu suggested that cricket matches be played between the winning teams of the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League.

"Cricket takes us to a whole new level," Sidhu said before leaving for Lahore after attending Prime Minister Imran Khan's oath-taking ceremony in Islamabad. "A match between the winning team of the IPL and PSL is a good idea."

He went on to say that cricket can bring Pakistan and India together.

Sidhu added that he will remember this trip to Pakistan for the rest of his life. He called the trip a "new beginning".

"I hope I have laid the foundations and someone will work on it," the former cricketer said.

Prime Minister Imran Khan had invited Sidhu to his oath-taking ceremony, which took place on Saturday. The Indian cricket presented a shawl to the new premier.

Sidhu also interacted with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa during the function.

Indian media did not take the gesture very well and lambasted Sidhu for attending the ceremony.

https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2018/08/sidhu-suggests-cricket-matches-between-top-ipl-psl-teams/

 

[aloo paratha]

What happens if a player happens to be on both teams?

 

[BaankeJi]

What happens if a player happens to be on both teams?

That comes later. First govt of both countries have to agree to this.

 

[giri26]

This is not going to happen in the near future. It is a great idea though. The Champions League was a good idea but it just did not work out.

 

[saeed5646]

Thanks but no thanks

 

[aloo paratha]

That comes later. First govt of both countries have to agree to this.

OK I mean, let's just say it is happening, what would happen?

 

[Mainul]

India Vs Pakistan bitter feelings probably will never end.I just hate the last line of this report.

 

[the_outsider]

India Vs Pakistan bitter feelings probably will never end.I just hate the last line of this report.

Media will always try to create a controversy.

 

[MenInG]

Navjot Singh Sidhu suggests cricket series between IPL and PSL Champions

Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has suggested a way to somewhat resume cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. In a video, in which Sidhu is seen conversing with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senator Faisal Javed, he suggested a three-match series between the winners of Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“Cricket takes us to a whole new level,” Sidhu said before leaving for Lahore after attending Prime Minister Imran Khan’s oath-taking ceremony in Islamabad. “A match between the winning team of the IPL and PSL is a good idea.”

Dean Jones, who is the coach of reigning PSL champions Islamabad United, supported Sidhu’s idea and said that his team is ready for the challenge.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well I know <a href="https://twitter.com/IsbUnited?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IsbUnited</a> are keen.. <br>Do the <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IPL</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> have the same interest? <a href="https://t.co/akwTjdy6lO">https://t.co/akwTjdy6lO</a></p>— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProfDeano/status/1032093897512701952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The former cricketer attended the oath-taking ceremony of Pakistan’s Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan in Islamabad. Imran Khan, Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup winning captain, secured the most seats in the recently-held Pakistan general elections. Along with Sidhu, he extended invitations to former Indian captains Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev.

However, Gavaskar and Kapil turned down the invitations owing to the volatile relationship between the two countries.

Sidhu was slapped with a sedition case on Monday by a lawyer in Bihar for insulting the Indian Army after he hugged Pakistan’s army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa at the swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan as Pakistan’s prime minister.

Sidhu, facing criticism for hugging Pakistan’s army chief, said on Tuesday the gesture was made in an “emotional moment” and that his trip was not politically motivated.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...e-champions/story-4z14VYH30IX14JJzNOSztI.html

 

[DRsohail]

Siddhu has been caried away by the love he received in Pakistan.

 

[big_gamer007]

Unfortunately the people in power do not agree with him so it;s nothing more than just an opinion from an ex cricketer.

Time to move on from this topic now.

 

[Major]

Misbah vs Dhoni

man this would be soo fun.

 

[Canford Cliffs]

Lol who wants to see this Tamasha cricket. Lets have a test series between two nations which we all are craving for.

Also, what Siddhu says should be taken with a pinch of salt.

 

[hadi123]

What about a high profile First-Class game between the winners of the QEA Trophy and the winners of the Ranji Trophy?

 

[coy0607]

Although this would be fun, why not just strive to have Pak v Ind series.
That's so much better, and would take the same amount of work

 

[navin]

He has lost his mind, There is no need for that.

 

[Napa]

Sidhu's idea is a no-win situation for IPL.

If the IPL team wins, everybody will say "Of course it should win, they have the top players because they pay them ten times more". No improvement in IPL's reputation.

If the IPL team loses... huge loss to IPL's reputation!

 

[KyoOne]

Sidhu's idea is a no-win situation for IPL.

If the IPL team wins, everybody will say "Of course it should win, they have the top players because they pay them ten times more". No improvement in IPL's reputation.

If the IPL team loses... huge loss to IPL's reputation!

Not everything is done for reputations.

People to people exchanges is a must between the two, formerly single, nations in all fields, even if governments retain hostile postures at centre.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Great idea.

If its a new idea hopefully for a new era of cricket ties.

Or perhaps a Sidhu XI v Khan XI

 

[Napa]

Not everything is done for reputations.

People to people exchanges is a must between the two, formerly single, nations in all fields, even if governments retain hostile postures at centre.

I applaud your sentiments and agree about the value of people to people exchanges. However IPL is now run as a "big business", and "big business" is terribly concerned about its image so will not want to do anything to lower its reputation.

 

[Hasan123]

Good idea. I support both franchises but I would back IU to win. Bring it on.

 

[Canford Cliffs]

Great idea.

If its a new idea hopefully for a new era of cricket ties.

Or perhaps a Sidhu XI v Khan XI

Khan ji why advocating for this tamasha matches....why not a proper test series?? Afraid of no.1 team???

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Why a Pyjama League match? Why can't we have a proper India vs Pakistan series? Are we afraid of losing to Pakistan?

 

[Arham_PakFan]

What about a high profile First-Class game between the winners of the QEA Trophy and the winners of the Ranji Trophy?

No one would watch that,especially if held in UAE.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

This is not going to happen in the near future. It is a great idea though. The Champions League was a good idea but it just did not work out.

Agreed.CLT20 could have been an interesting biannual competition.

 

[hadi123]

No one would watch that,especially if held in UAE.

Yeah I guess. 10 years ago maybe that would have got some interest. These days no chance. But one can always hope.

 

[Mamoon]

Cringeworthy idea by a cringeworthy man. Whatever he says these days should not be taken seriously.

 

[barah_admi]

Don't say this too often or they will riot in India....again.

 

[Pollack]

Why a Pyjama League match? Why can't we have a proper India vs Pakistan series? Are we afraid of losing to Pakistan?

Pyjama league IPL gave us a premier bowler Bumrah and an okayish (as of now) all-rounder Pandya. What say about it?

 

[Sidilicious]

No thanks. I would rather have a match between Ranji winners and QeA winners.

 

[Canford Cliffs]

Pyjama league IPL gave us a premier bowler Bumrah and an okayish (as of now) all-rounder Pandya. What say about it?

Though I dont agree with most stuffs Bhaag Viru poster says but he is right here. If we have to play in a much awaited series vs Pakistan, why franchise cricket?? Give me a red ball test series anyday.

Also we keep on playing ODIs/T20s against Pak almost every year. But its the test cricket we fans are missing.

 

[Haroon786]

Think domestic competitions should remain within their confines and not be expanded beyond their intentions. We already have international cricket for bilateral or multilateral ties, if both sides (to clarify, Pakistan and India) don't want to resume their cricketing rivalry then I disagree that any other form of the game will help either.

 

[Cricfan4eva]

I don't think CSK vs PSL Champion makes sense. No context whatsoever it will draw audience purely because of lack of Indo-Pak ties and be viewed in that context.

So nah. I'd love for ties to resume though. A 4 test series with Pak touring India or India going to UAE will be fun to watch.