IPL Teams Foreign Leagues: The Indian Premier League (IPL) owners investing abroad and participating in international leagues appear to be a worrying trend that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is noticing. The BCCI representatives appeared to discourage the franchises from competing in international T20 leagues at the owners’ meeting in Kochi on Friday (December 23) morning, which was held in conjunction with the IPL auction. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 LIVE (IPL 2023) updates with InsideSport.IN
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“That was the point. They tried to discourage them from participating in foreign leagues. They understood those who are already there. But they tried to dissuade us from taking such steps in the future,” said an official of a team who was present at the meeting as per Cricbuzz.
Although the BCCI didn’t express any objections, it was clear that they were not amused by the IPL franchises’ participation in international leagues.
“They were suggesting that our presence in foreign leagues could dilute the value of the IPL,” said the official.
Dhumal gave a pretty politically correct response when questioned about it, choosing to play it safe.
“Not really. Other boards have all the right to start their leagues. But we have seen that the IPL is way ahead. A few of them (franchise owners) have interests in other leagues. They have to look after their business interests. We can’t stop them. They have money in their kitty, so it is their choice,” Dhumal said.
Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals are the three IPL teams currently playing in the UAE league (ILT20).
While Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, SunRisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals are the six teams competing in the league in South Africa (SA20). The SA20 is actually thought of as a mini-IPL because all six teams are IPL affiliates.
Additionally, two IPL teams—Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings—play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
