In the auction 2020, Pravin Tambe created history by becoming the oldest cricketer to play for an IPL team.
However, it looks like his selection is in question after he had participated in the T10 League held in Dubai and Sharjah last year.
Tambe, 48, was bought by two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for his base-price. He has earlier represented Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the league.
Sunday mid-day quoted IPL Governing Council chairman Brijesh Patel as saying that they are looking into the matter as a player registered with the BCCI cannot participate in any other T20 or T20 tournament.
“The rule is clear that they [the players] cannot participate in any T20 or T10 tournaments if he is a [BCCI] registered player. They can only play in one-day, three-day or four-day cricket like county cricket or maybe in Bangladesh, but that permission has to be taken from the state association and the BCCI. We are looking into this [Tambe matter],” Patel said.
Meanwhile, Tambe is looking forward to representing KKR. “I still play with a mindset like I am a 20-year-old young. I will bring all my experience and energy to the team. And that positivity. I know that I can bring that, even if I’m with them not playing. People say many things but I keep doing my job and put in a lot of hard work. I will like to do well in whatever role given to me be it in fielding or bowling. It’s not to prove anything. If that was the case, I could not have played so long. I’m really excited to play for them.”
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