IPL only with CA consent: Gilchrist
HOBART: Wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist says Australia’s cricketers are not trying to be “rebels” and will heed the company line when it comes to playing in the Indian Premeir League.
The vice-captain said on Sunday that he was one of about a dozen top-level players to receive a letter from Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland, warning them against playing in next year’s IPL Twenty20 tournament without Cricket Australia’s consent. Cricket Australia has told 11 of its top players, including captain Ricky Ponting,
Brett Lee and Gilchrist that they would not be granted permission to play in the ICC-sanctioned Indian Premier League’s Twenty20 tournament.
James Sutherland claimed the players signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to play in the tournament in April and May without consulting the Board. “A number of significant issues remain unresolved, particularly regarding Australian players’ participation in the proposed events and the terms of participation,” Sutherland said. Australia’s top players could earn up to $1 million for just a few weeks’ work with the IPL.
This is on top of their Cricket Australia contracts, which are worth a minimum $1,40,000. — Agencies
