ICL floated to improve the game, not fight others:Kapil

Kochi, Jul 27 (UNI) 'Haryana Hurricane' Kapil Dev today said the Indian Cricket League (ICL) was floated to improve the game and not to ''fight against anyone'' and asserted that with a determined mind, the league will be able to overcome problems such as lack of infrastructure.

Talking to reporters here, the former captain, who had aligned with the ICL, said there would be problems and hurdles. ''But, we know how to swim. We will sail through. Don't worry.'' Stating that India had produced some great cricketers in the past 75 years, the pace bowler said that the country however had failed to performs well as a team.

''We have produced great players but not great teams. And this is what disturbs me and many others,'' he added.

Asked about the lack of infrastructure such as grounds facing the League, Kapil said that with a determined mind, all these problems could be overcome.

''We will play in village grounds, in schools and colleges. What is required is a determined mind, the place will not be a problem.

We will play anywhere,'' he added.

Thanking his fellow players for supporting the ICL, the Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century said that the League's purpose was to improve the game and not to fight against anyone or destroy anything.

UNI