'Paisa bolta hai bhai' - Fans react as Saudi Arabia and IPL owners reportedly in talks to set up world's richest T20 league

The Indian Cricket Board is apparently working on permitting Indian Players in overseas competitions as the 16th season of the Indian Premier League is now underway. According to a recent news source, the Indian Cricket Board is in discussions with the Saudi Cricket Board to establish a framework that would permit Indian players in the imagined Saudi Arabia league.

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According to the report, Saudi Arabia government representatives and Indian Premier League franchise owners met to talk over the proposed league's suggested schedule. The Age has alleged that certain instructors have discussed it with the media outlet but have asked to remain unnamed. It is also known that the Saudi Cricket Board is trying to persuade the International Cricket Council to modify its policies and permit Indian Players to play in the projected World's Richest League.

The resulting league will be the richest cricket league in the world

It's important to note that the Apex Council of the game must issue a Non-objection Certificate before any league in the world can take place. Additionally, the International Cricket Board is reportedly considering approving the league since it will promote the sport's growth in the Arab nations.

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Two new leagues were launched earlier this year in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. In order to boost interest in the sport, the leagues have added franchises from the Indian Premier League. Notably, teams in the SA20 and International T20 League have been purchased by franchises like Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals.

However, Indian players are not permitted to play in any international competitions in order to preserve the Indian Premier League's exclusivity. It will be fascinating to see how Indian Players in Foreign Leagues will affect the Indian Cricket Board's major revenue stream. Fans are unhappy with the news article and worried about the Indian Premier League in the meanwhile. "This is not going to help the game," a Twitter user wrote.

Here's how fans reacted to the major update:

But Saudi is Muslim country? Surely Modiji would not allow this

— Abhishek Jain (@Abhishe07212975) April 14, 2023

It will ruin india's international cricket whether it's be test cricket or odi cricket

i hope bcci will not allow indian players in any other league

— Stuud Souren (@Stuud_Souren) April 14, 2023

Firstly BCCI won't agree to make saudi richest league then IPL ka brand kam ho jayega.

— Rishabh Pant Stan (@Siddharth_ICT) April 14, 2023

BCCi will change their rules pic.twitter.com/06rWmCvXxY

— San. (@isandiee) April 14, 2023

Chokli 🤣 💔 pic.twitter.com/0s7iFjEOxI

— . (@roemotion4545) April 14, 2023

"If BCCI changes their rules". pic.twitter.com/iG7ua1byNh

— Akif (@KM_Akif) April 14, 2023

Kohli price pic.twitter.com/EnChDWpWU5

— Nitin Patidar (@nitin_basket) April 14, 2023

BCCI to Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/lWEdKWOIaF

— king kohli (@superv_a) April 14, 2023