The representatives of various owners showed up before the IPL organizers who had prepared an elaborate plan to make the league corruption free. The exercise, evidently, was to assure the stake holders that efforts are being taken at the regulator's level to clean up the competition.
The spot-fixing scandal during IPL 6 had damaged the reputation of the IPL and league authorities were trying to impress upon the owners that measures are being taken to restore the credibility of the competition.
The Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a detailed presentation of the measures that will be taken during the tournament, starting next year. The presentation, it is understood, lasted two hours.
It was not clear why the owners did not turn up when a few were expected to attend the event. In fact, IPL chairman Ranjib Biswal had stated that he would like to hear from owners before making any decision with regard to the next edition of the league, which is expected to be grand affair with a fresh auction.
There was no formal announcement about the venues for the next IPL which, will clash with the general elections in 2014. There has been speculation over the possible alternative venues, but it is understood that league authorities will try to hold as many matches in India as possible.
They are still not talking of shifting the matches to another country, although one must note that the dates of the general elections are yet to be announced. IPL 7 is expected to start on April 12 next year.
There will be a workshop for the franchises on Friday and it is likely that league authorities will come out with policies on key issues team composition.
There is a big question mark, however, over the salary cap and the exact amount should be known today. However, it is learnt that each team will be able to retain five players. The previous retention policy was four players.
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