BCCI Refuses to Provide Respite to Players Looking to Play Overseas
When Indian stars announced their retirement to explore opportunities abroad, the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) contemplated introducing a cooling-off period. The Apex Council Meeting on July 7 will decide the length of the period, with 12 months being mooted.
Ambati Rayudu’s Retirement Pushes BCCI to Consider Policy Change
The BCCI’s worries increased after Ambati Rayudu retired from the sport, shortly after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reached the finals of IPL 2023. After CSK won the title, Rayudu was signed by the Texas Super Kings for the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) season – a sister franchise of CSK. This raised concerns that such a move could set a dangerous precedent.
BCCI Set to Discuss Policy for Retired Players Playing Overseas
Currently, there is no policy in place that governs retired players playing overseas. The Apex Council Meeting will discuss a policy that might require players to go through a one-year cooling period, as reported by Indian Express.
Conclusion
The BCCI is unwilling to provide any respite to players looking to play overseas. To prevent a dangerous precedent being set, the board is considering introducing a cooling-off period. The length of the period and other details will be discussed at the Apex Council Meeting on July 7.