Raina, Yusuf, Samson and a host of others register for TNPL

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A total of 50 outstation players have registered for sesason 2 of TNPL including former Indian U-19 captain Unmukt Chand. (Photo: BCCI)

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TNCA are confident that all the outstation players will be allowed to take part in the league.

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However, it is still unclear whether the BCCI will allow all these outstation cricketers to take part in the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association’s venture.

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Yusuf Pathan is another big name who threw his hat in as an outstation player. Yusuf previously wanted to play in the Hong Kong T20 league but was denied NOC by BCCI. (Photo: BCCI)

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“As a player, we want to play wherever we get chance. There is no cricket happening in month of July. So, in order to gain some match practice, I thought to play TNPL. It’s is a good league and there is some good talent playing there. It is always good to have some good competitive games before domestic season starts,” Rain was quoted as saying by the Indian Express. (Photo: BCCI)

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Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary felt TNPL is a good way to keep him fit and ready for the upcoming domestic season. (Photo: BCCI)

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Fast bowler Ashoke Dinda and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal are the other India internationals to have registered as outstation players.

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India probable Sanju Samson has joined the bandwagon to keep himself in contention for the keeper’s slot. (Photo: BCCI)

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Apart from them a host of other renowned IPL names like Manan Vohra, Sandeep Sharma want to be a part of TNPL 2.

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With little cricket available in the next few months, the majority of cricketers who did not make the cut have decided to join the Tamil Nadu Premiere League to gain valuable match practice. (Photo: TNPL)

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The second edition of TNPL is slated begin from July 22. (Photo: TNPL)

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Suresh Raina is the most prominent face to have registered for TNPL as an outstation player. (Photo: AP)

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BCCI gave a clear indication by picking a full strength squad for the West Indies tour barring Rohit Sharma and Jaspirt Bumrah. The duo has been rested. Rishab Pant and Kuldeep Yadav made their way into squad.

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Barely three weeks ago Mumbai Indians became the first side to lift the IPL for a record third time. All that seems a long time back as the cricketing world leapfrogged to the Champions Trophy. (Photo: BCCI)

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Considering the current form of the Indian team in the ongoing Champions Trophy, it seems unlikely that the core set up of the team will be changed any time soon. (Photo: AFP)

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