The former Indian skipper and star batter Virat Kohli is all set to join the Sydney Sixers, a post from the official social media account of a Big Bash League franchise went viral in the early hours of Tuesday, sparking widespread excitement among fans worldwide, until they discovered the twist in the post.
After the X post went viral, the Big Bash League franchise clarified that it was an April Fools’ prank made on Tuesday.
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According to the Tweet, it is written “King Kohli 🤩 Virat Kohli is officially a Sixer for the next TWO seasons," the franchise posted on Tuesday."
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What BCCI Justifies For Playing In Foreign Leagues?
BCCI has a policy against Indian male cricketers playing in foreign leagues, but Indian women cricketers have the liberty to do so.
High-Profile Names In Sydney Sixers
In recent years, the Sydney Sixers have boasted some high-profile overseas players such as Dwayne Bravo, Nathan McCullum, Chris Tremlett, and Johan Botha. Their ultimate wish of seeing Virat Kohli play for them will be until the superstar Indian batter calls time on international cricket.
The BCCI imposes this limitation on Indian cricketers to keep the IPL in the limelight, safeguard players' fitness, regulate their itineraries, and secure the interests of domestic cricket. The Board considers the IPL a vital property and feels that opening up the opportunity for players to take part in other leagues may undermine its brand equity and appeal.
Different Rules For Women
The policy is different for women cricketers since India lacks a robust domestic T20 league like the men's IPL. The exemption for women is to provide more exposure and opportunities for women's cricket.
Virat Kohli's IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Wickets | Fifties | Hundreds | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 8,094 | 4 | 56 | 8 | 113 |
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