"My folks always warned me to be careful because money is the root of all evil," said ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat.

"The root of this issue is the sums of money involved. It is far more attractive financially to play in the IPL."

Lorgat admitted the ICC had little choice but to create a window in the international calendar for the IPL.

"I suspect that the prospect of a window for IPL is a subject that will not disappear from the radar," he added.

"To satisfy players financially by relying on their payments from IPL is not sustainable.

"Players have short careers and they want immediate rewards but we have to educate them about the development of the game.

"All of us, players included, must be responsible during this time of enormous opportunity."

The England and Wales Cricket Board had only recently confirmed the schedule after inviting Sri Lanka following the cancellation of Zimbabwe's tour.

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