Hall set to join ICL

South African Andrew Hall is set to join the Indian Cricket League after snapping ties with the national side following his omission from the Twenty 20 squad for the World Championship starting in the country next week.

It is understood that the 32-year-old all-rounder will join Nicky Boje and Lance Klusener, who were recently named to join the rebel outfit.

Hall has submitted a letter to Cricket South Africa on Friday about his international retirement.

South African Cricket Association CEO Tony Irish said he was completely surprised by the action of Hall.

"Usually, I'm aware of what a player's thinking and they consult me", said Irish.

"But this came out of the blue. I was told today by CSA about the resignation and immediately contacted Andrew. He made it clear to me that his decision was not up for debate. I told him that I was concerned about the way he had handled the matter and said I was disappointed with his attitude."

Hall has kept quiet on the issue, but media reports here indicate that he is "raving mad" about being left out of the Twenty20 squad.

Meanwhile, Jacques Kallis, who resigned from vice-captaincy after being dropped from the Twenty20 squad, is to hold another meeting with CSA CEO Gerald Majola on Tuesday about his availability for national duty.

Kallis met Majola in Johannesburg yesterday but details of the discussion have not been given.

A brief media statement said the two had "a good and positive" discussion and another meeting would be held on Tuesday.

"It was a good and positive meeting. Jacques has asked for a bit of time to think things over and we will have a follow-up meeting on Tuesday after which an appropriate statement will be issued", said Majola.

Kallis has already indicated that he remains fully committed to South African cricket and the Proteas.

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