The inaugural edition of the prestigious Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament was postponed due to terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Lalit Modi, Chairman of the Champions League, said that they took this after consulting with various cricket boards but he had not given any new dates for Champions League 2008. According to the schedule, this lucrative event (Rs 30 crore prize money) was due to be held from December 3-10 in Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore.
Mumbai terrorist attacks: More than 150 people are killed in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai and terrorists took control of Taj and Oberoi hotels for 10 hours at which teams are expected to stay in Mumbai during the tournament.
Middlesex, Victoria and Western Australia had already cancelled their travel plans even before organisers made this statement. Players like Shane Warne, Shane Watson and Hussey expressed concern about the situation in India.
Forget about Champions League, 2008. Prepare for Champions League 2009. It is very difficult to conduct this tournament in the next 6 months as International calendar is crowded with tests and one day matches. IPL 2009 will take place in April-May, 2009. There is no room left for Champions League 2008 in the international cricket calendar. But Money makes many things!
Money role: What is surprising is the fact that many players are still willing to play in the Champions league in India even after these deadly terrorist attacks. For many club players, this is a once in a lifetime chance to get money and attention. That’s why Western Australia players are willing to tour in India despite Government suggestion.
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