Hemang Badani joins ICL, He's one of the latest to join the list of leading players who have played for india. Hemang Badani who until now used to play for Chennai state will now join ICL knowing he would not be able to represent his state or country.
In an Interview with CNN Ibn news channel, Hemang Badani said he's excited to play along cricketing legends like Brian Lara, Inzamam and other players whom he dreamt of playing.The former Tamil Nadu batsman had played four Tests and 40 one-day internationals in India colours
As Badani Said,
"My tenure with the Indian team could have been longer. I joined the ICL where I will be able to showcase my talent and rub shoulders with international players.
Apart from Hemang Badani, S Vasanth Saravanan, who were in and out of the Tamil Nadu Ranji teams, young medium pacer Rajamani Jesuraj, all-rounder Martin Sanjeev and left-arm spinner Syed Mohammed signed up with the ICL.
As the Inaugural Camp of ICL begins more former Indian and domestic players are joining ICL. All the Very best to Hemang and other team members.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Hemang Badani Joins Indian Cricket League (ICL)
Indian Cricket League players
Indian Cricket League players
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) took its first step towards success on Monday, when 51 players were introduced at a grand function in Mumbai.
In test cricket, strategies are built session by session. In one day matches, strategies are built over by over. ICL has built its 
strategy player by player. Each of the 51 national and international players was chosen after a nationwide hunt and a stringent selection process. Selections were conducted by a Talent Search Committee comprising of ICL executive board members, coaches and talent scouts of ICL.
Most players have represented their countries and states at the highest level. The international players include Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf Abdul Razzaq, Imran Farhat, Lance Klusener and Nicky Boje. Some Indian players, too, have opted to play for ICL, including Dinesh Mongia, Reetinder Singh Sodhi, JP Yadav, Deep Dasgupta, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, T Kumaran and under-19 captain Ambati Rayudu, all of whom have represented India in the past.
Information Courtesy: ICL Site
