Pakistan likely to induct ICL players

Many of the Pakistani players who had signed for the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League (ICL) are likely to be considered for national selection again after they complete a 'cooling period', according to a senior Pakistan Cricket Board official in Karachi.

Following the International Cricket Council's decision that home boards would decide whether they should allow their ICL players back into international cricket, the PCB would now let its legal advisors decide on what would be the next line of action, he said.

"But one thing is clear, first and foremost the ICL players need to end their contracts with the ICL to even be considered for any level of competition for Pakistan," the official said.

ICL Pakistani players Mohammad Yousuf, Imran Nazir, Abdul Razzaq, Rana Naved and Imran Farhat have all expressed their desire to play for the national team again.

The official said there is a strong possibility that the PCB might decide on a six months to one year cooling period for the ICL players, who end their contracts with the unofficial league.