Unpaid players in IPL could revolt
The head of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) and the former Australian cricketer, Tim May, has started investigating how many players have not yet received their initial Indian Premier League fees as per the contract.
Tim May also warned that they could walk away with the contract if the problem is widespread.
May said that the hurry to set up the competition has led to some short-term troubles. May is very much concerned about the absence of the important documents and financial transfers.
Tim May said that some players have not received their signed copies of contract. “We need to get a good feel on how widespread it is. If it has just alienated a couple of players I’m sure the thing can be worked out reasonably sensibly,” said May.
Tim May, says, “There may be a significant amount of players and their managers who, if obligations from the employer have not been honoured at this stage, the player, if he’s taken the proper procedures to recover these obligations, might want to walk away from the contract or not take part in the game. That is a long shot at the moment. We need to get a feel for the size of the problem and then try to address it properly.”
Australian cricketer David Hussey who has been purchased by Kolkata franchise for US$ 625,000 is the one who has not received the 15% payment for their auction price. “It’s been an absolute nightmare in terms of the paperwork required to get the players there. I don’t think it’s anything sinister. We’re expecting to have all the paperwork done and Huss will be ready to play,” said Rick Olarenshaw, manager of David Hussey.