Former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu said Sri Lanka Cricket's decision to lift the domestic ban on five of its ICL cricketers is a "strong message" to other national boards.
Atapattu, who turns out for the Delhi Giants in the ICL said the decision will lead to a situation where Sri Lankan cricketers can play for their country and choose between the unauthorised cricket league and the IPL.
"It's a very strong message to other boards that have imposed similar bans," Cricinfo quoted Atapattu as saying.