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IPL inches closer to England

Four Indian Premier League officials, including Lalit Modi, are set to fly to London tomorrow, after the England and Wales Cricket Board signalled its willingness to stage the competition in England, the Press Trust of India agency has reported. Via Guardian

ECB open to hosting Indian Premier League

Cricket authorities in England and South Africa have expressed their willingness to stage the Indian Premier League (IPL) after it was confirmed the tournament would be played abroad because of security concerns. Via TimesOnline

Don’t stand in Flintoff’s way, IPL tells England cricket chiefs

Lalit Modi, commissioner of the billion-pound Indian Premier League, has said that if Andrew Flintoff were to decide he was fit to play in the league, then the England and Wales Cricket Board should not interfere. “It’s between the player and his team,” Modi said. Via Guardian

Andrew Flintoff may have to skip IPL feels ECB

Andrew Flintoff who is not playing in the third test match between England and West Indies is probably doing it so that he can save himself for playing in the second season of the Indian Premier League beginning in April. The thought operating at the back of his mind at the subconscious level would be [...]

IPL riches has distracted England, says Moores

Former England coach Peter Moores said that the national team has been de-stabilised due to the Indian Premier League (IPL) riches.
Via HT

England stars get IPL green light

England players will have a three-week window to play in the Indian Premier League for the next two years after an agreement between the two boards.
Via BBC

England stars can compete in IPL

England players are set to play in the Indian Premier League this season after the England and Wales Cricket Board agreed to release them for three weeks.
Via BBC

England may be close to IPL deal

A compromise appears to be close which would allow England players to participate in this year’s Indian Premier League, BBC Sport understands.
Via BBC

England cricketers’ IPL participation in doubt

England cricketers’ participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is at stake after league commissioner Lalit Modi informed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that the players must be available for four weeks.
Via Sify

Modi demands Eng players for a month

Fresh doubts emerged over England players’ participation in the Indian Premier League after IPL chief Lalit Modi demanded that they play for at least one month in the Twenty20 tournament, according to a report.
Via NDTV