Butcher denies any offer from the 'rebels'

London, Aug 23 (UNI) Former England batsman Mark Butcher has denied speculations of him being approached by the breakaway Indian Cricket League (ICL) to captain one of its teams.

''I have had no contact from anyone involved within the ICL and I don't expect to either.'' ''I am slightly disconcerted to see my name attached to something that I know nothing about,'' Butcher was quoted as saying by the 'BBC'.

The British Media earlier reported that besides Butcher, two more county players -- Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien and Warwickshire all-rounder Neil Carter -- have also received offers for the Essel-promoted league.

Butcher, who made the last of his 71 Test appearances in 2004, has been identified by former England captain Tony Greig.

Surrey media spokesman Nathan Ross also told BBC that Tony Greig, who is in the executive board of the new Indian Cricket League, had misunderstood the position with Butcher.

"It was the fact that Tony Greig had mentioned to someone about it and had assumed that because Mark was with [management company] Athletes1, like a few other players, he was interested," Ross said.

UNI