To maintain the tournament’s standard, Aakash Chopra urges the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to “seriously explore” permitting five outside players in the playing XI for all IPL teams.
On Wednesday, the cricketer-turned-commentator claimed that the IPL is today dominated by only four clubs. All of whom are “always at the top,” while the rest struggle. When the IPL adds two more clubs next year. Aakash Chopra believes the situation will worsen, lowering the league’s overall caliber.
“This is going to be an issue because if the teams that are considered good on paper like Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and now RCB are always at the top, and the rest are seen struggling consistently. The problem might just be in player acquisition. If playing four overseas players and seven Indian players isn’t helping to maintain the standard over a period of time. What will happen when ten teams arrive?” Aakash Chopra said
“I believe BCCI should seriously consider allowing five overseas players per team. This will mean keeping 10-11 overseas players in the squad. Those who want to play five overseas players can and those who don’t, no problem at all.” he added
Delhi Capitals
Thus, IPL clubs are currently allowed to field a maximum of four foreign players in their starting XIs. Due to a variety of factors, some teams, such as the Delhi Capitals, typically choose to go with only three foreigners. A maximum of eight foreign players is permitted in any squad.
The IPL 2022 will see the addition of two additional clubs, each of which will select their players at the upcoming mega-auction. The competition will be split into two groups, with each group playing 74 matches in total.
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