In a major boost for the Zee Group-promoted Indian Cricket League, Australia's [ Images ] champion fast bowler Glenn McGrath [ Images ] has hinted at putting on his bowling boots again for the tournament later this year.

''I saw a lot of mention about it (ICL) in the newspapers and have been reading about it but knew nothing about it. It has finally come about. My manager and me had a meeting the other day. It is in the initial stages and it is something I got to weigh up now that I am retired, and I am an ex-cricketer,'' McGrtah was quoted by The Gulf News as saying.

"It is an interesting opportunity to go there and be involved.

"I am not totally sure; like I said, it's in its initial stages. I haven't given as much thought as I have retired and enjoying the World Cup victory and spending time with my family," he added.

Since its announcement a month back, several other retired cricketers like Brian Lara [ Images ], Shane Warne [ Images ] and Inzamam-ul Haq have also been linked to the proposed series.

However, the 37-year-old Aussie who retired from international cricket after helping his side to a third successive World Cup win, said he has still not made up his mind.

"I am tossing up whether it is what I have to do as I have retired to spend more time at home with family. I haven't said yes or no," McGrath said.

Meanwhile, elaborating on the concept of the league, which is a Twenty20 [ Images ] event, he said, "It is a game that public want to see and they enjoy. It is something different though as a bowler one would get only four overs and by the time one gets warmed up the game is finished. It is a bit of fun."

The ICL, which has former greats like Kapil Dev [ Images ], Dean Jones, Tony Greig and Kiran More on its executive board, is likely to start after the Twenty20 World Cup in September.