Ponting Fears...

Australian captain Ricky pointing fears that the international cricket teams are in danger of losing the top players to India's T20 competitions conducted by IPL. He feels that players may choose money over country.
Australian Cricket Board has warned it's players not to sign up with the ICL, saying it would threaten their chances of re-selection for the national side. Cricket Australia said in a statement."Selectors will treat players who take part only in ICC-approved matches (the IPL) more favourably than those who do not,"CA are also refusing to agree to let their players join the IPL because of a contractual row over sponsorship.

This issue should be approached in a manner which allows IPL to go head with australian players participation and it should not compramise ICC Future Tours Program or ICC Events cricket