The inexplicable refusal of Indian Premier League (IPL) teams to recruit Pakistanis for the third edition of the cricket jamboree has taken away from those sportsmen a chance to make big money quickly.
The snub triggered angry protest from the cricketers and the issue has blown it into a diplomatic row between the two neighbours.
Image: A view of the DLF Indian Premier League Trophy on display at the IPL Auction 2010
Text: Business Standard
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