The players associations of South Africa and New Zealand feel there should be a separate window for the Indian Premier League and the Champions League but insist the cash-awash Twenty20 events should co-exist and not compete with international cricket.
"Yes, there is a need for an IPL and Champions League window but then they must not expand outside this window. International cricket, IPL and Champions League must co-exist and not compete. Players should not be put in a position of having to choose between playing one or the other," Tony Irish, CEO of South African Cricketers' Association (SACA), told PTI.
Irish's views were backed by New Zealand Cricket Players' Association (NZCPA) CEO Heath Mills, who said while creating the window for the Twenty20 tournaments, it should be ensured that international cricket is not devalued.
"It is absolutely essential that there are windows created for the IPL and the Champions League. If they do not create a window for the IPL then I am certain our best players in New Zealand will not sign central contracts in the future so they can choose to play in the IPL ahead of any clash that may occur with the Blackcaps schedule," Mills said. PTI
