Next Generation

[kenneje]

We think this is bad now?

Within five years, Indian and investors will own teams in the IPL, the Hundred and maybe even the BBL, and players will be signed to exclusivity deals that will mean they won't play for their country at all.

We can say they shouldn't, but when $10m+ is on the table, the local cricket authorities won't be able to compete.

We've seen it in multiple other sports, so it's probably just a matter of time.

Can you give me an example of this happening to a sport that's foundations are in country v country competition?

Can't think of any myself, but would be keen to see a case study...

the ICC will need to have rules similar to UEFA - clubs can't block players playing for their country.

 

[western royboy]

I’ve been Ollie Peake for quite a while. He’ll leave the rest for dead.