MCL and EARLY Retirement

Between the underwhelming attendances, disputes with the ICC and national boards, and now the problem with players not being paid, I am not so sure we will see a second edition of the MCL.

The latest reports indicates that MCL's parent company had to step in to make cash payments to those players affected, though there are some players that have only received 25% of their salary.

From what I was able to dig out, the MCL teams had a budget of $750,000 to spend on players - though they ultimately ended up spending a total of $736,000. Lara's salary was $100,000. Jacques Kallis was the most expensive player, due $175,000. For comparison, Kallis was paid roughly $90,000 to appear in the IPL and $100,000 in the CPL. It will be interesting to keep an eye on this and see whether all players end up being played in full.

Andrew Symonds is considering coming out of retirement to play a limited amount of T20 cricket.

Symonds, who retired in February 2012 citing family reasons, has so enjoyed his experience of playing

in the Masters Champions League - he is representing Capricorn Commanders in the tournament

for players who have retired from international cricket - that he is mulling over offers to play more mainstream tournaments in the coming months.

And, even if Symonds, now 40, ultimately decides against a playing comeback,
he believes he could contribute to the game in a coaching role.

1st Semi-final: Gemini Arabians v Sagittarius Strikers at Dubai (DSC), Feb 11, 2016

starts at 10 a.m ...tomorrow !

MCL  FINAL :

Gemini Arabians vs. Leo Lions