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Published 12 May, 2012 10:15am

BCCI says ‘no objection’ to Pakistan’s inclusion in CLT20;

After being continuously snubbed by the Champions League stakeholders. Pakistan is said to be included in the Champions League Twenty 20 for the first time in the tournament's history.

Sources suggest, that BCCI, in an unprecedented manner, has announced that it will recommend the  event's governing council that the Indian board has no objection over any Pakistani team's inclusion in the tournament.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been making efforts to feature a Pakistani domestic team in the mega event ever since its launch in 2009.

A number of domestic teams have recently gained fame inside the country, ever since the country is absent of international matches the domestic leagues, have grabbed much attention from the Pakistani cricket fans.

Teams like Karachi Dolphins, Lahore Lions and Rawalpindi Rams have the potential and talent to compete at that level, however, Sialkot Stallions who have won the Pakistan Domestic T20 tournament over the years, is the number one contender to represent Pakistan in the lucrative Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

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