Lalit Modi, Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner has announced that Pakistan’s cricketers will be allowed to take part in next edition of the lucrative tournament.

“We have always welcomed Pakistan cricketers in India and they will be part of IPL season four” said Modi. “The Pakistan Cricket Board also needs to adopt a positive mindset towards the IPL as we have always welcomed Pakistan cricketers to India.”

Pakistan players had been snubbed in the year’s auction which lead media storm with the PCB taking their complaints to the Pakistan Government and the International Cricket Council. Pakistan current and former players voiced their anger by saying the IPL were trying to damage Pakistan cricket by ruling out the world best twenty20 players.

“They have basically tried to hurt our cricket and image and this is most disappointing because I believe there should be no politics in sports” said Abdul Razzaq. “In the end it is the IPL which has lost out because the fact is our players have star value and are the best in T20 cricket,” he added.

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