NEW DELHI: He might be the highest incomes cricketer on the earth today however English county side Surrey has were given Virat Kohli for dust reasonable deal because the BCCI used to be prepared to ensure quality recreation time for the India captain ahead of tour of England.
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Kohli, who is not going to play the one-off Test against Afghanistan and two T20 Internationals against Ireland (all in June), is eager to redeem himself within the Old Blighty in pursuit of greatness.
With the BCCI short of it is top avid gamers to get county publicity, the take care of Surrey used to be in any case inked best as past due as this week.
"Contrary to popular belief that Virat will cost a bomb for Surrey, it was completely the other way round. Let's get it clear. Surrey is paying airfare, accommodation and a very nominal match fee during the month," a senior BCCI office-bearer privy to the deal instructed PTI on prerequisites of anonymity.
"Since the Board and Virat himself was very keen, the monetary part was least of concern for us," he added.
"We are not at liberty to quote the amount but it will be a very nominal amount that he will be paid and that is at par with any standard county player. We can vouch it's a win-win deal for Surrey as well as for the BCCI," the legitimate added.
While the news used to be out in Indian media in March best, the BCCI used to be engaged with Surrey about how much the county can use the Indian captain's image rights. That used to be the reason for the extend in placing pen to paper.
"Obviously, Surrey needs to money in on his image. But then Virat's center of attention shall be six games (Three Royal London Cup 50 over games and Three County 4 day games).
"There shall be curiosity and advertising alternatives however we don't want our captain to be unduly disturbed through peripheral activities. He is going there to prepare for England sequence and if he rankings runs, it helps Surrey," the office bearer said.
It should be discussed that the RCB paid a whopping Rs 18 crore (1.95 million pounds) for Kohli's retention this year.
Kohli's stint with Surrey begins on June 1 with a sooner or later recreation against Kent at Beckenham.
He shall be enjoying the second one and 3rd fit of the Royal London Cup on June three and 6 against Middlesex and Glamorgan respectively.
The four-day campaign will get started against Hampshire in Southampton on June 9 to 12 adopted through a fit against Somerset (at Guildford from June 20-23) and concluding with Yorkshire recreation at Scarborough (June 25 to 28).
Recently-retired South African pacer Morne Morkel shall be his teammate at Surrey.
Kohli's debut four-day fit may just end up to be a problem if Dale Steyn, who has signed for Hampshire, will get have compatibility through that time.
Former South African swing bowler Kyle Abbott, who had a five wicket haul against India in a 2015 Test at Delhi, is expected to be there aside from Fidel Edwards.
Against Yorkshire, the likes of Tim Bresnan and Liam Plunkett (enjoying for Delhi Daredevils) will pose him a couple of questions.
Cheteshwar Pujara is expected to play against Kohli within the Yorkshire recreation as he will be back in the United Kingdom after enjoying the Test fit against Afghanistan.
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Kohli, who is not going to play the one-off Test against Afghanistan and two T20 Internationals against Ireland (all in June), is eager to redeem himself within the Old Blighty in pursuit of greatness.
With the BCCI short of it is top avid gamers to get county publicity, the take care of Surrey used to be in any case inked best as past due as this week.
"Contrary to popular belief that Virat will cost a bomb for Surrey, it was completely the other way round. Let's get it clear. Surrey is paying airfare, accommodation and a very nominal match fee during the month," a senior BCCI office-bearer privy to the deal instructed PTI on prerequisites of anonymity.
"Since the Board and Virat himself was very keen, the monetary part was least of concern for us," he added.
"We are not at liberty to quote the amount but it will be a very nominal amount that he will be paid and that is at par with any standard county player. We can vouch it's a win-win deal for Surrey as well as for the BCCI," the legitimate added.
While the news used to be out in Indian media in March best, the BCCI used to be engaged with Surrey about how much the county can use the Indian captain's image rights. That used to be the reason for the extend in placing pen to paper.
"Obviously, Surrey needs to money in on his image. But then Virat's center of attention shall be six games (Three Royal London Cup 50 over games and Three County 4 day games).
"There shall be curiosity and advertising alternatives however we don't want our captain to be unduly disturbed through peripheral activities. He is going there to prepare for England sequence and if he rankings runs, it helps Surrey," the office bearer said.
It should be discussed that the RCB paid a whopping Rs 18 crore (1.95 million pounds) for Kohli's retention this year.
Kohli's stint with Surrey begins on June 1 with a sooner or later recreation against Kent at Beckenham.
He shall be enjoying the second one and 3rd fit of the Royal London Cup on June three and 6 against Middlesex and Glamorgan respectively.
The four-day campaign will get started against Hampshire in Southampton on June 9 to 12 adopted through a fit against Somerset (at Guildford from June 20-23) and concluding with Yorkshire recreation at Scarborough (June 25 to 28).
Recently-retired South African pacer Morne Morkel shall be his teammate at Surrey.
Kohli's debut four-day fit may just end up to be a problem if Dale Steyn, who has signed for Hampshire, will get have compatibility through that time.
Former South African swing bowler Kyle Abbott, who had a five wicket haul against India in a 2015 Test at Delhi, is expected to be there aside from Fidel Edwards.
Against Yorkshire, the likes of Tim Bresnan and Liam Plunkett (enjoying for Delhi Daredevils) will pose him a couple of questions.
Cheteshwar Pujara is expected to play against Kohli within the Yorkshire recreation as he will be back in the United Kingdom after enjoying the Test fit against Afghanistan.
Surrey deal: No fat contract, only nominal wages for Virat Kohli
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