Former captain of the Indian cricket team captain, Mohammad Azharuddin on Tuesday said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 4 soon after the Cricket World Cup 2011 will have no adverse impact on the national cricket side.
Azhar, who was in Kanpur to attend a private function said, “Now cricket has become a full time job and cricketers are expected to perform their best throughout the year.” He said that the start of IPL season 4 barely six days after the Cricket World Cup is a healthy sign for the game and the players have a golden opportunity to perform even during the off season.
“The best way to remain in good form is by playing as many matches as possible, therefore, IPL matches will benefit our players. IPL has also given a platform to the promising Indian youngsters to play with international stars,” he explained.
Regarding the hectic schedule, he said, “If the players feel tired, they have the freedom from BCCI to take rest from IPL and international matches.” Source
