CerealKiller
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The IPL will have its own window in the new FTP from 2019. Only a couple of small series, such as a 3-match ODI series between England and the Netherlands will be played during the IPL.
What are players from countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, etc., who will have zero or very few cricketers participating, supposed to do during this period? Sit at home and watch Star Sports? A domestic competition should never have the same status as an international one. I thought the ICC had finally got some sense, but sadly it will always remain a club with a VIP section which has all the treats, and the others left to pick up the leftovers.
The IPL will not be part of the period in which the teams can play whoever they want outside the league, so no one can arrange any other series as well. This effectively shuts out smaller countries plus Pakistan (i'm sure they had this in mind) from playing during that period.
The 2019 WC will begin four days after the IPL ends.
What are players from countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, etc., who will have zero or very few cricketers participating, supposed to do during this period? Sit at home and watch Star Sports? A domestic competition should never have the same status as an international one. I thought the ICC had finally got some sense, but sadly it will always remain a club with a VIP section which has all the treats, and the others left to pick up the leftovers.
The IPL will not be part of the period in which the teams can play whoever they want outside the league, so no one can arrange any other series as well. This effectively shuts out smaller countries plus Pakistan (i'm sure they had this in mind) from playing during that period.
The 2019 WC will begin four days after the IPL ends.
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