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Mahmood turns down lucrative IPL move
10:43am Wednesday 7th May 2008
LANCASHIRE'S Sajid Mahmood has become the latest England player to reveal he has rejected offers to join the Indian Premier League.
The Bolton-born seamer's admission came less than a day after Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara confirmed he had turned down a lucrative six-figure deal to play in the Twenty20 competition as he feared jeopardising his future international prospects.
Mahmood, 26, has not played for his country for more than a year.
He is hoping for a recall but hinted he could be tempted by the IPL if he continues to be ignored.
"A lot of people on the circuit are saying the IPL is the way forward," Mahmood said.
"My aim is and always has been to play for England, but if you're not getting in the side, the IPL is a big carrot."
England players who decide to join the IPL risk not being picked at present.
Mahmood added: "I've had offers to join the IPL but I'm desperate to work my way back into the England side."
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