<P> The future of ICL became uncertain when BCCI banned ICL players from playing international matches . Since then many ICL players have returned to their national team including famous players like Shane Bond (now retired) and Abdul Razzaq . </P> <P> BCCI after seeing the success of ICL wanted to start their own league called "IPL". So, BCCI didn't miss any chance to stop the league by banning players and stadiums associated with ICL . </P> <P> Shortly before the conclusion of the inaugural tournament, the ICL announced its plans for expansion, which include a fifty over tournament in February 2008, and the expansion of the ICL Indian Championship to eight teams for the second tournament, due to be held in September and October 2008 . </P> <P> A similar initiative has been launched in United States by the PayAutoMata group but details have yet to emerge . </P>

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