Uncertainty over Brian Lara continues

When asked him if there had been any communication with Lara, who according to ICL officials is to play for Mumbai Champs, one of the six teams in the tournament, all Kapil said, 8220;Lara has left his country.8221;

When asked if all the international players who had signed up with ICL would participate, Kapil said, 8220;99 per cent of them will be there, but if the odd one falls ill or something, what can we do.8221;

Kapil took journalists around to show facilities at the Tau Devi Lal stadium where the tournament spread over two weeks is to be played.

When pointed out that installation of floodlights, readying of outfield and other works were yet to be completed, Kapil assured that 8216;everything will be put in place before the tournament takes off8217;.

Asked how he felt about this venture, he said the excitement and nervousness was similar to what parents went through when expecting a baby.

8220;It8217;s ICL tournament our baby and we are keeping our fingers crossed,8221; he said, adding the focus at the moment was to ensure it went off well and plans of holding future tournaments will be taken care of later.