BCCI told us to shut shop: Kapil

Indian Cricket League chairman Kapil Dev on Sunday revealed that their talks with the BCCI failed because the latter wanted them to close their Twenty20 tournament before initiating any dialogue.

“BCCI told us to first close down Indian Cricket League and then only they shall talk to us,” an agitated Kapil Dev said when asked why the ICL-BCCI meeting failed. “There was hardly any meeting. They told us to close down ICL first before they begin talks,” Kapil said. “We have again applied to ICC as we have hopes from the world body. They have asked us to wait for 21 days. We shall wait for their decision,” Kapil said. When asked if they have plans to take legal action against the BCCI, he said, “Of course, but it will be the ultimate step.”

Bengal Tigers, Lahore Badshahs win

Meanwhile in the ICL matches on Sunday, Royal Bengal Tigers beat Mumbai Champs by 12 runs to go on top of the points table. Chasing 171, Mumbai were all out for 158. In the other match, Lahore Badshahs beat Ahmedabad Rockets by 31 runs. Chasing 137, Ahmedabad were all out for 105.