BCCI terms Lanka's decision to recall its players from IPL as inappropriate

Mumbai, Apr 21 (ANI): Terming the decision of the Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) Board to recall its players from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament as inappropriate, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday said it is making all attempts to sort out the crisis.

"England tour, most probably is going to start from May 28 or 29, so what we have suggested that even if you (Sri Lankan players) go on May 21, you can easily attend your England tour, but they are reluctant. So, we are trying to find out a solution and resolve the issue," said BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla.

"This matter needs a policy change. This matter can only be discussed at a governing council," he added.

The Lankan Government and SLC have decided to stick to their decision of calling back national cricketers, playing in the fourth edition of the IPL, by May 5.

Early this month, they had ordered the players to return to the country to prepare for the upcoming England tour. (ANI)