IPL may affect international calendar

The potential success of the IPL is already itching a few international bodies. Cricket Australia has expressed concerns that the success of Indian Premier League may have a negative influence on the international calender in future.

IPL is not domestic cricket, its an tournament with various international cricket players.

James Sutherland, CEO of the CA, said the cash-rich league may ask for more weeks for conducting the Twenty20 event as it gains popularity.

Sutherland's fears stem from the fact that the West Indies Cricket Board has allowed three of its players to play in the inaugural IPL, instead of in the Test matches against Australia in May and June in Caribbean.

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