ICL: Gibbs, Jayasuriya to feature in new cricket league

[Haroon786]

New Delhi: The Magpie Sports Group (MSG) announced on Thursday that eight teams will take part in the upcoming inaugural edition of the Indian Champions League (ICL).

The ICL, to be organised on the lines of the Masters Champions League (MCL), will be a franchisee based Twenty20 cricket tournament slated to be held in the United Arab Emirates.

According to the Magpie Sports Group, the organisers of the ICL, the teams that will feature in the inaugural edition are Delhi Badshah, Indore Rockets, Mumbai Star, Chennai Warriors, Hyderabad Riders, Bangalore Tigers, Lucknow Superstar and Chandigarh Heroes.

The ICL also announced that a host of present and former international players may take part in the ICL including Hashan Thilakaratne (Sri Lanka), Pramodya Wickramasinha (Sri Lanka), Reon King ( West Indies),Gavin Fitness (Australia), Desmond Haynes (West Indies), Darren Gough (England), Rhys Morgan( New Zealand), Andrew Hall (South Africa), Jacob Oram (New Zealand), Adam Hollioke (England), Gram Hick (England), Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka), Upul Chandana (Sri Lanka), Dilhara Lokuhettige (Sri Lanka), Farveez Maharoof (Sri Lanka), Dilhara Fernando (Sri Lanka), Justin Kemp (South Africa), Hershelle Gibbs (South Africa), Rusty Theron (South Africa), Charl Willouby (South Africa), Jesse Ryder (New Zealand), Mattew Sinclair (New Zealand), Daniel Flynn (New Zealand), Ian Butler (New Zealand), Anton Devich (New Zealand), Andy Mckay (New Zealand), Graham Onions (England), Phil Mustard (England), Sajid Mehmood (England), Kamran Akmal (Pakistan), Shoaib Maqsood (Pakistan), Mindi Zondaki (South Africa), Shivnarain Chandrapaul (West Indies), Tino Best (West Indies), Pedeo Collins (West Indies), Ryan Hinds (West Indies), Floyd Reifer (West Indies), Mark Vermeulan (Zimbabwe), Gareth Hopkings (New Zealand), Rana Naveed (Pakistan), Luke Woodcock (New Zealand), Preston Mommsen (Scotland).

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[marlonbrowndo]

This could easily pass for a satirical thread.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Some of the players mentioned could still have international futures why are they in this league

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Pleased for any Associate cricketers getting a gig but seriously, *** is the point.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

I'm gonna be backing the Chandigarh heroes on this one. Haven't been this excited for something since The Dark Knight Rises. Will have to clear up my schedule. Can't miss a game. This will be entertainment at its absolute zenith.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

I'm gonna be backing the Chandigarh heroes on this one. Haven't been this excited for something since The Dark Knight Rises. Will have to clear up my schedule. Can't miss a game. This will be entertainment at its absolute zenith.

Personally I've been kept awake at night wondering when I'll ever get a chance to see Charl Willoughby bat (or bowl? Dont even know) again.

 

[Belawal2014]

Sad that a talent like Jesse Ryder has been reduced to this. Imagine Guptill and Ryder in LOIs with Kane at 3. Wow wow wow.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Personally I've been kept awake at night wondering when I'll ever get a chance to see Charl Willoughby bat (or bowl? Dont even know) again.

Seeing Dilhara Lokuhettige's name there will make me count the days till this starts

 

[Donal Cozzie]

That awkward moment for [MENTION=134809]sensible-indian-fan[/MENTION] when he realises that this league is the only way he can support Chennai )

 

[Slog]

Bizarre. These random leagues are like cockroaches.

Such non sanctioned / unofficial leagues with has-been players keep coming up and keep failing in every measure but it doesn't seem to make a difference and as soon as one goes under, a new one pops up.

 

[Barragan]

It looks like another league filled with retirees.

Also, they are going to play in UAE again - haven't they learnt from mcl?

It was a huge flop and the cricket was awful.

Lastly, is this an authorised league or not?

 

[Square Drive]

What on earth?

ICL similar to MCL with ICL team names and MCL players with current players too.

Yeah, that's what this crap is...

 

[proud_pakistani]

Most surprised abt Sohaib Maqsoods name in there. Bad decision if he's decided to play this league of has beens. It's not competitive at all. Poor from him.

 

[Thivagar]

Might as well call it the Retirement Cricket League

 

[Rayyman]

I'm gonna be backing the Chandigarh heroes on this one. Haven't been this excited for something since The Dark Knight Rises. Will have to clear up my schedule. Can't miss a game. This will be entertainment at its absolute zenith.

Sarcasm? Why would you watch this? It's an absolute waste of time & money.

 

[anuk]

jayasuriya is already the chief selector and a MP in sl. how is he going to serve his constituents/select the national team and also have time left over to play some stupid league?

 

[Justcrazy]

Rana naved has officially retired ?

 

[Pantani]

Desmond Haynes ) he's 60 years old! What a farce of a tournament this is.

 

[street cricketer]

Should be renamed OCL (Obscure Cricketers League).

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Shoaib Maqsood WTH ........ #smh

 

[aloo paratha]

What in the world

 

[Indiafan]

Should be renamed OCL (Obscure Cricketers League).

You mean obsolete cricket league

 

[street cricketer]

You mean obsolete cricket league

Both fit nicely.

 

[Aman]

More T20 cricket.............

 

[Abdullah719]

Most surprised abt Sohaib Maqsoods name in there. Bad decision if he's decided to play this league of has beens. It's not competitive at all. Poor from him.

Shoaib Maqsood WTH ........ #smh

May take part - I'd wait for some sort of confirmation on these names.

 

[MenInG]

Cue:

FICA : Players not paid
Boards : NOC denied
PCB : What is this about?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

So Pakistani players can participate in this indian league hosted on foreign soil? I wonder when will we end this hypocrisy?

 

[ocfan]

Too many T20 leagues, losing interest in t20 matches. Please try something new.

 

[Robinson Shrestha]

There is nothing like official retirement in Pakistan Cricket..

 

[Varun]

Good god, they keep coming like termites. One after the other.

Desmond Haynes! )

Sure they didn't mix the commentators with the players there?

 

[Statsman]

Cricket requires a certain degree of fitness even when played casually. Wonder if these names can play for sustained period without injuring themselves.

 

[Slog]

Cricket requires a certain degree of fitness even when played casually. Wonder if these names can play for sustained period without injuring themselves.

Asides from that what is the motivation for anyone to watch? Any why are the sponsors and investors even putting money in it?

 

[Statsman]

Asides from that what is the motivation for anyone to watch? Any why are the sponsors and investors even putting money in it?

Yeah, makes no sense whatsoever.

 

[princeuk]

So Pakistani players can participate in this indian league hosted on foreign soil? I wonder when will we end this hypocrisy?

Please, who are any of us to question these bhakts? They pick and choose at will.