Indian Premier League is the richest T20I league in the world. A report of Saudi Arabia conducting the richest T20I league in the world surfaced online yesterday.
Reportedly, it was stated that BCCI will allow Indian players to participate in the league. Indian players are not allowed to play in any other league except IPL. Indian Premier League attracts fans all around the world and has been successful in doing it for many years.
A BCCI official denied these rumours of current Indian players participating in the Saudi T20I league. However, retired Indian players like Irfan Pathan, Gautam Gambhir, Mohammed Kaif and many others can participate in the Saudi T20I league.
Over the years, IPL has got a craze among the audience. The viewership of IPL has seen organic growth. Indian Premier League has earned the top spot among other leagues in the world.
IPL is one of the richest cricket leagues all over the globe
Speaking to the Indian Express, “No current Indian players will be taking part in any of the leagues, but as far as franchise participation is concerned, we can’t stop them, their individual decision.”
“We have seen IPL franchises going to South Africa or Dubai and we can’t say no. It’s their choice to have their team in any of the leagues around the world.” a board official said
Indian premier league doesn’t have any competition from any other league. It is far ahead in terms of craze, fans and audience. Saudi league can be cash rich just like IPL, but the hype of Indian premier league can never be matched.
Indian Premier League is telecasted in 24 countries. The Age first reported the commencement of the Saudi T20I league, but BCCI officials denied all rumours of Indian players participating in the Saudi League.
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