Shiv Sena won’t allow Australian to play IPL
Updated at: 2343 PST, Saturday, January 23, 2010
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena has threatened that it would not allow Australian cricketers to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).According to Indian media reports, party chief Bal Thackeray warned that his party would not permit Australian cricketers to play the IPL.
“We shall not allow the Australian team to play in IPL till the attacks on Indians in their land are stopped,” he said.
Meanwhile, IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi said players were receiving threats, however, strict security measures will be taken during the event.
