In a major boost for the Zee Group-promoted Indian Cricket League, Australia's champion fast bowler Glenn McGrath 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, Shane Warne 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 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, Dean Jones, Tony Greig and Kiran More on its executive board, is likely to start after the Twenty20 World Cup in September.