Originally posted by: Palak2812
Pak players can't be part for obvious reasons and I can't say it is wrong too.
But I agree ki overseas wala should be 5, as many big players don't get a chance due to 4 wala restriction.
Earlier years I wouldn't have agreed with 5 but with 10 teams now, I full agree with it - may be why not give Associate teams a chance as well.
BCCI could actually shut outsiders mouths with giving the 5th overseas player option to be from Associate teams or players from teams who hardly play tests these days like Ireland, Zimbabwe, UAE, etc it could mean, BCCI is promoting cricket too, even outside India - the most common critic heard about BCCI - they don't promote newer teams once they've become financial powerhouse unlike until early 2000's.
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