The Indian Cricket League may be a rebel league, but India XI captain R Satish is hopeful that ICL would soon be recognised by the International Cricket Council.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has approved the registrations of ten cricketers to play in county cricket this summer despite their links with the rebel Indian Cricket League. The ECB has also rejected four applications.

Despite his association with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly approved the registration of former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie to play for Glamorgan this county season.

Former West Indies opening batsman Desmond Haynes fears that the Indian Cricket Leagues, which have been a money spinner, could potentially destroy cricket itself.

The rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) will launch its 20s World Series 2008 event in Hyderabad from April 9 to 15.

County champions Sussex have been given the green signal to allow veteran leg spinner Musthaq Ahmed to play for them this season.

The England & Wales Cricket Board has denied five cricketers registration to play county cricket this season as they were either involved or are likely to be involved with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL).

Former England player Tony Greig, who is an executive board member with the rebel Indian Cricket League believes that it will only be a matter of time that an ICL player comes forward and challenges the England and Wales Cricket Board’s decision to prevent him from working outside the county season.

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener believes that his country will have a tough time against the Indian spinners in the three-Test series from March 26 in the sub-continent.

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will miss the Indian Cricket League's Edelweiss 20s Challenge for a month owing to a forearm injury.