Lynn’s UAE call may stir trouble

ONLY one Australian is among the international signings with the UAE’s controversial new T20 league.

Chris Lynn, a huge name in the BBL but recently cut by his Brisbane side, has signed with the league in a move that seems destined for conflict.

Lynn needs clearance from Cricket Australia to play despite not holding a contract with any state or BBL club, but is understood to have not sought permission.

Players must receive a No Objection Certificate from their home board to participate in overseas leagues for up to two years after retiring.

Lynn was cut by the Brisbane Heat this season, but was in negotiations with the Adelaide Strikers.

There had been reports of up to 20 Australian players receiving offers, but only one appeared in the official list of almost 50 signings released early Tuesday.

Usman Khawaja was one Australian player who turned down an approach.

Players were being offered up to $700,000 to participate in the new league, which stands in direct competition with the BBL during January.

The BBL also found extra money – up to $340,000 each – for high-profile international players to enter a new draft system to stay competitive.

Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chris Jordan, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Ben Duckett and Chris Jordan are among the names signed to the new International League.

Hales, Russell, Rahman, Jordan, Munro and Duckett were among the foreign players in the last iteration of the BBL.

No cricketers from India, Bangladesh or Pakistan are among the signings. A number of players, including Sandeep Lamichane and Mujeeb, appear on the draft lists for the BBL and the ILT20.