ICC willing to answer Indian players' concern on MPA

Dubai, Oct 6 (UNI) The International Cricket Council is willing to answer Indian cricketers' queries, if any, on the Members' Participation Agreement (MPA) for ICC events from 2007-2015 even as it said the agreement will provide greater flexibility and commercial opportunities for players.

''The new MPA will be more flexible for players than previous agreements regulating participation in ICC events,'' ICC general manager -- cricket David Richardson said.

''In drafting the player terms that fall within the MPA we have taken on board the views of players, including views expressed from India, to build a framework of agreements that will provide added benefits to players.

''Players will be faced with fewer restrictions regarding their own endorsement deals and will have greater control over the use of their own player attributes before, during and after ICC events,'' he said ''While the ICC is required to deal directly with the Indian board (BCCI) on player issues, I've always enjoyed a good relationship with the Indian captain Rahul Dravid and several of their leading players and, should the BCCI permit, I'd welcome an opportunity to answer any queries they may have,'' Richardson said.

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