The IPL, originator and still the richest league of all leagues, does not permit active Indian players to take part in other leagues. But for how long? | Photo Credit: Sportzpics for IPL The camel of franchise cricket is beginning to feel comfortable in the tent of international cricket but bilateral T20 internationals among Test-playing countries may have become pointless. Arun Singh Dhumal, chairman of the IPL told Financial Times that the new world order could include more franchise T20s and fewer bilaterals. “Whatever works in the interest of world cricket at large, we will take a decision keeping that in mind,” he said magnanimously. Published – April 08, 2026 12:32 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Watch: Visited Maa Kamakhya, prayed for development of Assam’s people: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Flip-flop on COP: Congress’s dig at government on withdrawing bid to host COP33