In DLF Indian Premier League held in 2008 , England Players were not included. But it is not the case in DLF IPL second season 2009. In 2009 , ECB permitted English Players to participate in IPL . Feb 6 , 2009 is the Auction Day , so here is a complete List of 21 English Players who are willing to participate in DLF Indian premier League 2009.
Speaking on the occasion Lalit Modi, Chairman & Commissioner, DLF Indian Premier League said “The enthusiasm and interest displayed by players from all around the world to participate in the second season of the league has been truly overwhelming. Clearly the DLF Indian Premier League has set new standards in helping uncover and hone some exciting new talent, that have gone on to gain international recognition, all of which augurs well for development of world cricket. We are extremely happy with the interest the league has garnered globally and look forward to the action at the second player auction in Goa.”
21 England Players List | |
1 | Ravi Bopara |
2 | Monty Panesar |
3 | Robert Key |
4 | James Foster |
5 | Tyron Henderson |
6 | Sajid Mahmood |
7 | Matt Prior |
8 | Ian Bell |
9 | Paul Collingwood |
10 | Owais Shah |
11 | Shaun Udal |
12 | Darren Gough |
13 | Ryan Sidebottom |
14 | Graeme Swan |
15 | Luke Wright |
16 | Kevin Peterson |
17 | Andrew Flintoff |
18 | Steve Harmison |
19 | James Anderson |
20 | Ed Joyce |
21 | Dominic Cork |
Indian and indeed IPL fans all over the world will for the first time be able to witness the best-of-the-best from England led by the likes of Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison, James Anderson, Monty Panesar, Ravi Bopara, Matt Prior, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Shaun Udal, Ryan Sidebottom, Graeme Swan and Owais Shah who have all signed up to participate in the second edition of the DLF Indian Premier League, which is set to kick off on April 10th 2009.
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