ICC chief executive Lorgat did not make any promise and revealed the FTP post-2012 would be on the similar lines as the old one albeit with a focus in the IPL.

ICC chief executive Lorgat did not make any promise and revealed the FTP post-2012 would be on the similar lines as the old one albeit with a focus in the IPL.

Australia captain made a virtue of his decision to skip the IPL, saying he is relaxed and rejuvenated by forgoing the rewards to be picked from the T20 tournament ahead of the Ashes summer.

Former India player and Delhi Daredevils’ Director of Operations, TA Sekar said the just-concluded IPL will act as a confidence booster for defending champions India in the ICC World T20.

Australia left-arm pacer Nathan Bracken feels the IPL has made batsmen smarter and well equipped to deal with bowlers at the death in T20 cricket.