Adam Gilchrist, the retiring Australian wicket-keeper, on Wednesday said the cash-rich Indian Professional League would remain only as an “entertainment” option. Gilchrist said the players would be more interested in their achievements in the Test and one-day arena than raking money through IPL.

Shahid Afridi, the Pakistani all-rounder, has said he is ready to consider a good short-term offer to play for Glamorgan in the county championship but would not sacrifice any assignment for Pakistan. Glamorgan have shown interest in signing on Afridi for their Twenty20 and one-day assignments.