Random Cricket Thoughts

This blog is about the sport of cricket. I'm Alan, a Californian now living in France, so my perspective on cricket is a bit unique.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Injustice in Bangladesh Cricket

I feel the need to say something about the Bangladesh Cricket Board's decision to ban 13 players for 10 years for playing in the ICL.  There's no justification for any kind of penalty against these players.  All they did was take a side job that doesn't interfere with their oblications to their national team. The BCB is cheating their players and all cricket fans.  And what's the motivation? I have no inside knowledge, but I imagine that certain powers in India put pressure on them to join in their collusion to choke the rebel cricket league out of existence.  This outrageous monopolistic behavior first became apparent with restrictions on which teams could compete in the so-called "Champions League".

It's just a matter of time before the ICL folds under the pressure, which will leave Indian cricket fans and cricket players around the world with fewer choices. 

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