ICL v IPL

From Angi, India
I just read Lalit Modi's remarks today that, "according to him, the ICL does not match the norms of competitive cricket". First of all, I think that's a very shallow comment to make when you yourself copy from the ICL, create the IPL, make it hugely popular and then are not eager to let anyone else enjoy themselves.

I do believe that the ICL should be legalised, it is after all a league of cricket following all the rules of the game. Cricket has never been anyone's own domain; nobody has ever owned it and nobody ever should. However, as there still seems to be an impasse regarding this issue, I would like to propose a small idea. The Champions League 20/20, another brainchild of Modi (though, obviously inspired from the UEFA Champions League), will be premiering this December, having the best domestic teams from India, Pakistan, South Africa, Australia and England. How about if we invite the winner of the ICL tournament to take part in this League as well? The ICL will then gain a position to prove that they also belong in the 'arena', the ICC can also claim to have given them at least some leeway. And, that would make the ICL more popular as well. The ICL will also have a chance to prove themselves, by showing the detractors that they are up with the best. It would also be interesting to see Hyderabad Heroes or Lahore Badshahs fighting it out with other 'official' Twenty20 teams.

I think this is an idea the Champions League directors can seriously look into. Though it may not solve all the problems concerning the feud between BCCI and ICl, it might be a sort of truce between the two and a fresh starting point for future negotiations.