Cricket boards need to realize that the IPL is the biggest show- K Pietersen
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen said the Indian Premier League (IPL) the biggest show.
He said that all cricket boards should understand that IPL is the biggest ‘show of the game’ and that no international matches should be organized in the IPL period.
England has to play a Test series against New Zealand from June 2. And now their players are in big trouble to play in the IPL or participate in the Test series.
If England’s player IPL team reaches the final round then they will have to choose either to play for the IPL final or the national team.
The Director of the England and Wales Cricket Board is already saying that England Cricket Board will not force players to prefer international cricket over the IPL.
Kevin Pietersen said, “All cricket boards should understand that IPL is the biggest show of cricket. No international matches will be held during this time.”
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The limited-over series is being played between South Africa and Pakistan in the middle of the IPL.
However, the South African cricketer will leave the series midway and come to India to play IPL. It includes players such as Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje