Kamran gets nod for IPL-3

Feb 04, 2010

Mumbai, Feb. 4: Fast bowler Kamran Khan, who was last month called for chucking in the inaugural MCA Twenty20 Championship in Mumbai, has been given the green signal to participate in the third edition of the Indian Premier League. Kamran represents the Rajasthan Royals.

The pacer though was sent home midway from last year’s IPL in South Africa for chucking. The 18-year old corrected his action and took part in a few local tournaments here, untill few weeks back when he was again called. Kamran, who is on a three-year contract with the Rajasthan Royals, was sent to Perth for action rectification and has now been cleared.

"We are in constant touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India regarding Kamran and we are happy that he is shaping up well. He will very much be a part of the team this season," said Rajasthan Royals chief executive officer Sean Morris.

Meanwhile, Morris expressed concern that cricket was being unnecessarily targeted. "It’s a great shame that sport in India has become an easy target for personal rivalries. Sport is a different section. Cricket lovers in India watch it with great passion and at the end of the day it’s a huge loss for them," said Morris, indicating on the Shiv Sena’s threat to disallow Australian players from IPL-3.

Asked about Shahid Afridi’s desire to play for the Royals, he said, "Nationality has never mattered for us. We want players to be comfortable and contribute to the success of the team. As far as Shahid Afridi goes, we do not want a legspinner in the team. Availability and team composition are two criterias while buying a player."

Sharda Wadhwa

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