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IPL stars in Hong Kong Sixes raises curiosity

Cricket Hong Kong has assembled a high-profile Indian team featuring active IPL stars for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes tournament, scheduled from October 30 to November 1. The squad includes Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana, T Natarajan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shashank Singh—a notable departure from the BCCI’s previous stance against current players participating in white-ball competitions that could compete with the IPL.

The tournament, which will be broadcast in India by Sony, marks a revival of the six-a-side format that once attracted legends like Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni but had seen retired players leading Team India in recent editions. The inclusion of four international players from five different IPL franchises underscores the event’s commercial appeal, though it has also sparked discussions about whether other competitions might adjust formats to attract active players.

BCCI’s decision to grant approval remains unconfirmed, but the move signals a potential shift in how such tournaments are perceived within Indian cricket’s ecosystem.

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