The Board of Control for Cricket in India has warned BCCI associated players from participating in unapproved T20 leagues and strict action would be taken against those players, who are giving their voice to these leagues. Recently, Indian Junior Players League T20 was held in Dubai from September 19-29.

BCCI also cleared that Gautam Gambhir has withdrawn his name from the league, who was once promoting this unrecognized league. Board said in a statement “It has come to our attention that certain T20 cricket matches, series, tournaments and/or camps are being conducted by leagues under the names of Indian Junior Players League (“IJPL”) and Junior India Player League/Junior Indian League (“JIPL”).”

“This is to bring to your notice that any matches, camps tournament and/or series organised by IJPL and JIPL (collectively the “Leagues”) or any activity undertaken by the said Leagues are not being conducted by the BCCI/Indian Premier League (“IPL”) and are in no way associated with any activities undertaken or approved by the BCCI/IPL or their representatives.”

The statement winded up while warning the players, “Please note that any player registered with the BCCI knowingly participating, representing or associating himself/herself with IJPL and JIPL in any manner is doing so without the consent of BCCI would be doing so in violation of the BCCI Rules and Regulations.”

Also, BCCI has made it clear that Gautam Gambhir and Rishi Dhawan are not supporting these types of leagues anymore. BCCI added, “Do note that the players who had been associated with any one of the Leagues in the past i.e. Gautam Gambhir, Paras Dogra and Rishi Dhawan have stated in writing that they have withdrawn all support and are no longer associated with the said unapproved Leagues.”