As per report, IPL Franchises Seek Ban For Foreign Players Who Pull Out Without Valid Reason
After the auction, a player pulling out of an Indian Premier League season is a headache for the respective franchise he belongs to. The franchises put a lot of effort into assembling the team; hence, it is quite understandable that a withdrawal of any important player affects the balance of the team. In the past edition of the IPL, a lot of foreign players, including the likes of Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and Jason Roy, have pulled out. While some had justifiable reasons to do that, others failed to provide a valid account of their absence.
As per a report, the franchises have suggested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) take action against such foreign players who pull out of the event without valid reasons. Some franchises even suggested the Board ban such players from the event.
The report said, “In their one-on-one meetings with the BCCI CEO recently, franchise officials have sought actions against truant players who have withdrawn without valid reasons, with some even suggesting bans for these unreliable players,” said the report.
Meanwhile, a report stated that the purse value of franchises is likely to be increased between 20 and 25 percent.
A senior official of one of the IPL franchises told the agency on conditions of anonymity, “I think that increase of purse is happening for sure. The standard increase should be anywhere between 20 and 25 percent, and hence anything in the range of Rs 120 crore to 125 crore will be a fair deal. Most franchises would agree to it.”