Bosman does a Yousuf, ditches ICL for IPL

Pakistani run-machine Yousuf had earlier withdrawn from his contract with the organisers of the ICL.

Bosman, 30, told the newspaper that he had a serious discussion with the coach of his provincial team, Corrie van Zyl, about his situation which led him to withdrawing his contract with the ICL.

He said he had another six years of cricket and he wanted to make it worthwhile for him and his family.

8220;It was a tough decision. I still have the ICL contract. It8217;s difficult having a contract in front of you. It makes it tough to say no8221; Busman told the newspaper.

8220;I could have delayed my decision and dragged out the process. At the end of the day it8217;s still my decision. I also decided what was in the best interests of my wife Mandisa and our four-year-old daughter, Khanyi.8221;

Bosman made his Twenty20 and ODI debut for the Proteas last season and has already played in 12 ODIs and three Twenty20 matches.

Bosman, who is also considering playing County cricket in England as an overseas professional, would join South African captain, Graeme Smith, and fast bowler, Shaun Pollock, in the IPL.