Ever since the launch of IPL last week by BCCI one wonders if the latter was just a knee jerk reaction to ICL or was conceived for the benefit of the game.  Indian Cricket League's (ICL)  goal is create enthusiasm amongst the budding cricketers, carry that enthusiasm and momentum in the Sachins’ of tomorrow and give the domestic cricketers a chance to showcase their talent.  On the other hand IPL's launch last seemed to be a "me too" by bureaucrats who have dominated the game more than the game itself.

Apparently the BCCI league had been conceptualized about 10 years ago but had recently been finalized.  I think I can assume with reasonable comfort that ICL's announcement early part of this year expedited IPL by good couple of years.

BCCI top honcho believed just a couple of months ago that a Twenty20 league format (referring to ICL) would serve no good to the game of cricket.  And it is rather ironic that a league was launched by the same governing body just a few months later in the same format.

Ever since the launch of the Indian Cricket League (ICL) BCCI mocked at the league commenting from time to time that who would watch a bunch of retired cricketers.  On IPL launch in Delhi last week, all I saw was great cricketers who were either retired or on the verge of retiring from the game.

ICC refuses to recognize Indian Cricket League, we all know why.  It's interest is to promote its own agenda in the world rather than promoting the game it represents.  ICC would never disappoint the richest cricketing board in the world; rather going forward when BCCI current head Mr. Pawar becomes its chief will turn into Indian Cricket Council.  It is rather appalling that an incompetent man will represent the council.  A man who is on a mission, a mission to progress his personal agenda and solidify BCCI’s monopoly over the game in India.

I see Indian Cricket League emerging  as a successful business organization, not ridiculed with bureaucracy and corruption like its counterpart, operating as a autonomous organization, investing in building the cricketing infrastructure and take advantage of its media arm to reach out to all cricket loving fans in India and abroad.

--Indian Cricket League, Staff Writer 

NIKHIL VERMA  - regarding trial for kolkata tigers or any other te   |2008-07-18 14:30:10 Hello kapil sir, This is nikhil verma from kolkata. Sir i really want to do something big in life. When i see sachin tendulkar, rahul dravid, yvraj singh and many other cricketing stars i feel in my hart one day ill also play like them but its a dream and i know god will fulfill all my dreams one day ill also ply cricket like them. I want to play cricket because i am really crazy about it and i have made it my passion. Sir i really want to play for ICL because the speed with which it gaining popularity it really nice to here. Sir being very strait i want to play both for money, passion and pleasure. Sir iv been practising in videocon accadamy' which is of sourav gangully for last two years and i have also played second devision in bengal from sahapur sporting. I am an all rounder mainly right arm off spin and a right handed batsman. I didnt played matches in the devision because my coach Reply 1   0

kamal  - chances   |2008-07-03 14:21:17 i want to see icl team in ipl specialy lahore badshah. Reply 0   1

Asiya  - kauser   |2008-07-03 10:41:25 Hi ICL, You convinced BCCI to consider 20-20 format by running ICL matches. Unfortunately your patent has been copied by BCCI on higher note and have become popular. I see no future for you but BCCI's IPL is a success. Number of people watching IPL matches during other TV soaps is justification to the success of IPL. It is better to abandon ICL as the young players involved have already wasted their career and future youngsters should not again be denied position in country team. Its a SORRY state Reply 1   0

tarun sharma   |2008-07-01 18:51:21 plz sir i know that all the player give a chance to select indian cricket league but u select selectin process and see the talented hurt player plz give me the time,venus,date taking a trial i am right hand medium fast bowler Reply 1   0

V.Shridhar  - icl authentic   |2008-06-04 13:21:15 its a matter of pride for icl that it has been the first in india to start the greatest cricketing venture Reply 1   0

WinonMac  - ICL ' waste '   |2008-06-04 03:29:49 Stupids IPL will be the ultimate ONE. These guys have lot of money.They can do anything.Stop watching ICL and start IPL.Because in ICL i see all retired players or unfit players. Reply 0   3

Anish Mathew  - accountant   |2008-05-29 20:44:21 Hi, Good luck for ICL. Dear Kapil Try to get recognition from ICC or BCCI. lots of unknow talented people came out just because of your vision.They will never get a chance in Indian cricket coz they never pick people based on performance but they pick people based on influance. IPL will have very short life but ICL will grow. I will all the best for ICL. Reply 0   0

chaitanya  - icl   |2008-05-23 06:42:18 good work Reply 2   0

johnny dias   |2008-05-20 15:05:24 IPL is a COPY CAT. Great Job Well DONE by ICL. Reply 5   0

shesharaj  - deccan chargers   |2008-05-18 07:36:38 gilly u r confused to captan the team 1st u should now the entier strenth of the team, meet every one and ask them what he can contribute to team sprit dipend on that make u plan send afrid as opener ask rothit to rotate the strike with afrid 1down send misba 2down styris 3 down gibbs or u self and ask all u bowlers dont try for wickets, bowel wicket to wicket as much as possible, caution them to dont bowel short wait for time batsman has to commit the mistake be alert in the filed go on i hope one day your head will be high and surely u can bliss the auroma of win tell all the young criters a gully ka cricket na he hai ask them to prove yes we are the perfect soulders in the battel field yours faithfully shesharaj Reply 1   1

Shreyas  - Best wishesh   |2008-05-09 08:19:49 Kapil ji, wish you best of luck. We are proud of you. Reply 2   0

Khan younus  - VKNOW ICL (IPL means Indian Political Leaders)   |2008-04-28 11:59:22 Kapil Ji, We love ur idea of having ICL and you will be success in your way we are there for you to praise and congratulate you and your ICL family for wonderful idea and keep your effort to bring the talented players from all religions make India one nation and one power. Allah help people who loves his creator we pray for you to success in your way and beat IPL you have give our nation world cup....when we see you on the TV we feel that you are the unique face of the India and the world we can't forget you... Reply 2   0

Muhammad Shafiq  - wel done ICL but we miss shoaib   |2008-04-22 13:54:18 Hi this is Shafiq from London you guys are goning a good job in the modren cricket. when i saw ICL matches i think it is great fun for cricket virous but we miss speedy shoaib akter. lets give him chance to show his skills. Reply 1   0

Long Live ICL - Syed from Paki  - Long Live ICL - Syed from Pakistan   |2008-04-21 08:54:25 You guys are the Trend Setters and they are the trend followers and this is what they 'll always be. LONG LIVE ICL Reply 1   0

James S Doungel  - Well done !   |2008-04-18 06:50:09 Hi, My Name is James. Im frm Delhi. I really enjoy Watching ICL Tournament. IPL is handled and managed by a bunch of Shameless Politician. They misused their power. Plz Go ahead and never say Die in the days to come. Keep doing the great things in the days to come. God be with you all. Long Live ICL Leaque.. Reply 2   0

Debi   |2008-04-16 11:47:38 At first I congratulate Mr.kapil Dev for his efforts. At the end....ICL will last and IPL will only forecast........ Regards Reply 2   0

saad  - icl   |2008-04-16 09:14:09 icl is just great Reply 1   0

nagesh  - about icl   |2008-04-15 18:25:13 hi this is nagesh from bangalore i think if matches between IPL AND ICL held it vil be superb.. I think this comment u vil take serously,,,,,,,,,, Reply 0   0

G.GOPALA CHARY  - Wah ICL   |2008-04-15 15:06:55 I am an Advocate,resident of Hyderabad City. I have been following the ICL matches ever since its inception. I appreciate the effort of the organisers and I have seen the unbelivable new talent of some Indian players. Before the start of ICL, I do not know some of the names of young players who have been selected for various teams of ICL. Especially, I have impressed with the talent of some new players such as IBRAHIM KHALIL, ALI MURTUZA, VIGNESH, SATISH, STUART BINNI ETC., I have also seen some of the ICL matches LIVE by going to LB Stadium. The tie match and Bowl Out is amazing in the 2nd Final between Hyderabad Heroes Vs Lahore Badshahs. I congratulate `KAPIL DEV' for his efforts and pains taken by him. Because of him, the world has seen some unknown talent of some of our young players who did not get any recognisation and opportunities. I WISH ALL THE BEST TO THE ICL FOR THEIR UPCOMING TOUNAMENTS. ... Reply 5   0

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