Pak players left out of the IPL auction again
New Delhi: Pakistani cricketers were once again left out of the list of players to be auctioned for the event’s sixth edition in April-May.
The move to keep Pakistani players out was initiated in December last year even though BCCI had hinted about having them for the auction at least.
The BCCI’s apprehension stemmed from the fear of controversies given that having sportspersons from across the border remains a sensitive matter in India.
“It is for the franchises to decide their teams. The franchises invest a lot of money and they do not want to take risk by including Pakistani players. The idea is to play it safe”, a top IPL official said.
Recently, Pakistani hockey players were sent back from the Hockey India League while the women cricketers from the country, who are here for the World Cup, were shifted from Mumbai to Cuttack following protests by the Shiv Sena.
