Inzamam-ul-Haq's Vile 'IPL' Dig At BCCI Amid Champions Trophy Row

Team India's triumphant ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign so far has not just highlighted the muscle-power that the country's cricketing ecosystem has but also the flaws that exist across the border in Pakistan. Both India and Pakistan have their own T20 leagues - Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League respectively - but there remain a few rules that are unique to both tournaments. One of the rules is that the BCCI's decision of not allow Indian players to participate in overseas leagues. Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq isn't a fan of the rule set by the Indian board.

Acting as a pundit during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, Inzamam touched upon the topic, suggesting other cricket boards should bar their players from participating the IPL as BCCI doesn't allow its players to play in overseas leagues.

"Keep aside the Champions Trophy. Top players participate in IPL but Indian players don't participate in other leagues. Other boards should stop sending their players to IPL. If you (BCCI) don't release your players for leagues, then other boards should take a stance," he said speaking during a discussion on a Pakistani TV channel.

A few days ago, the PCB announced the schedule for the PSL 2025 season, which clashes with IPL. Overseas players, hence, can only select one of the two leagues to play for.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 will begin from April 11 with defending champions Islamabad United taking on two-time champions Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The six-team tournament will see 34 matches from April 11 to May 18, with Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium set to host 13 matches, including two eliminators and the final on May 18.

Also, the upcoming edition will feature an