Indian Cricket League (ICL)
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Cricket in India is a national obsession and a religion. It is a game which
governs national pride and has fantastic following. Cricket is also the game
where we are the closest to becoming a champion side. BCCI, the governing body
of cricket in India provides contracts to just about 20 players which does not
produce high quality large bench strength. Reserve bench strength can be
produced by lifting the level of domestic cricket.
Although India has emerged as an economic powerhouse, to be a true global
power multifaceted excellence is the norm. Sport is an area where consistent
performance and domination creates a global giant. India has to achieve it to be
a true world power. The Essel group has taken an initiative in this frontier and
the ICL is a step in this direction.
To help the youngsters acclimatize to the rigors of International
cricket.
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Chandigarh lions
After a
dominant performance in their own backyard in the inaugural ICL 20s tournament
at Panchkula, the Lions are one of the formidable sides in the forthcoming Grand
Championship. Dinesh Mongia, TP Singh & Chetan Sharma ably supported by
their charismatic captain Chris Cairns forms the batting backbone for the
Lions. |
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Chennai Superstarsr
Chennai
Superstars have defined new parameters in the twenty over format. The batting
revolves around the impressive Ian Harvey, ably supported Hemang Badani, Russel
Arnold & Stuart Law. With the inclusion of the internationally acclaimed
wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Parore, it will further strengthen the already
formidable superstar batting line up. |
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Delhi giants
The Giants boast
of maximum players from their lineup in the Top rankings of the ICL stats for
both the batting and bowling departments in the recently concluded ICL 50's. The
Delhi Giant's batting revolves around the Sri-Lankan maestro, Marvan Attapatu
ably supported by the impressive JP Yadav, MD Mishra & Abhinav
Bali. |
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Hyderabad heroes
With a
history of producing some of the most stylish batsmen in the game, the Hyderabad
Heroes is represented at the ICL by the supremely talented prodigal batsman
Ambati Raydu. The strength of the side lies in the internationally acclaimed
all-rounders of the likes of Abdul Razaq, Chris Harris & Nick Boje &
ideally suited for the twenty over format. |
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Kolkata Tigers
The city of
joy is represented by the spirited Kolkata Tigers. Led by the combative Craig
Macmillan who led the Tigers by example during the inaugural tournament held in
Panchkula. The Tiger's batting will revolve around captain Macmillan & the
two impressive domestic players, Rohan Gavaskar & the prodigal Abhishek
Jhunjhunwala. |
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Mumbai Champs
With the
inclusion of the fiery West Indian pacer Tino Best and the accurate Michel
Kasprowicz, the bowling looks beefed up to take on the competition. With
promising all-rounders-Robin Morris and Kiran Powar & the inform batsman
Dheeraj Jadhav in their line up, the Champs look all set to restore their
supremacy in the Indian Cricket League. |
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Ahmedabad Rockets
The Rockets
represent one of the important cricketing regions (Gujarat) in the ICL. They
will look to display their rich cricketing legacy on the ICL platform. The
Rocket's batting will be lead by world class stylish batsman Damien Martyn ably
supported by the explosive opening bat Wavell Hinds, Murray Goodwin &
promising domestic batsmen like Sachin Dholpure, Sriram Sridharan & Anshu
Jain. |
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Lahore Badshahs
Led by the
legendary batsman Inzamam Ul Haq & coached by the combative Moin Khan, the
Badshahs are all set to induct the great India-Pakistan rivalry into the ICL.
The batting line up with the explosive opening batsmen Taufeeq Umar, Imran
Farhat & Imran Nazir revolving around the great Inzi makes it a world class
spectacle of batting prowess on display for the ICL fans at the ICL 20s Grand
Championship. |
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