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September 20, 2011
Muttiah Muralitharan said he hoped another IPL franchise him to sign, now that the BCCI has terminated Tuskers Kochi Kerala. Murali, who has retired from all forms of international cricket after the World Cup in 2011, Kochi was purchased by auction in January 2011 after playing the first three seasons of IPL Chennai Super Kings.
"I'm sure that if [Kochi] will not play some other franchisees take me as I am fit and playing that format at all times," said Murali PTI in Colombo. "I want to play two more years the IPL."
The BCCI announced that Kochi were fired because they had not submitted a bank guarantee new for 2011, the board said it was an "irreparable violation" of his contract. Players under contract at Kochi has a three-way contract, which includes the BCCI as one of the parties, and N Srinivasan, the president of the new board, said a deal could be feasible for the players.
"What are the consequences of termination and the future of players and play with nine teams, all these things are decided by the Board of Directors of IPL," said Srinivasan. "Players of the interest will be preserved . BCCI will not let the players down. We will find a reasonable solution that is viable for both players and the BCCI. "
Muralitharan said he expects the Council to make appropriate arrangements for the players. "If the BCCI has decided something, then we can do anything," said Muralitharan. "But I hope to organize something for the 20 players under contract for the franchise. This is a tripartite agreement and have our contract with the BCCI as well."
While playing for Chennai, Muralitharan took 52 wickets in 46 matches in the IPL and the Champions League Twenty20. However, he played only five of 14 games in the IPL Kochi 2011. "I think I need both Kochi," said Muralitharan. "My experience with Chennai Super Kings was much better. Kochi not play much."
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