CricketIan Bishop Reckons That Priority To Franchise League Is Affecting International Cricket
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Ian Bishop, a former fast bowler for the West Indies and a pundit, has shared his thoughts on the expanding significance of Twenty20 franchise cricket. The decision by South Africa to participate in the T20 league in order to qualify for the 2023 Men’s One Day World Cup has demonstrated how crucial it is for a nation to support franchise cricket.

“From an egalitarian standpoint, you want the purity of international cricket to be maintained. But the economics of cricket is also an important factor. Franchise cricket is showing us that they need a window.

“IPL needs a window, CPL needs its opportunity, Big Bash needs opportunities for its best players to get into that revenue stream. But I can see the way where there is going to be a clear demarcation for that duration of a franchise like football in international cricket. South Africa clearing its schedule is clearly showing that commitment to franchise cricket is of vital importance to the agenda of the country,” Bishop said in an exclusive interview with IANS.

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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has asked for the globe to treat T20 International matches with the utmost significance because to the global growth of T20 franchise leagues and his attempt to fill a significant portion of the already full international cricket schedule. called for a decrease in population. cup. Ian Bishop endorsed the same opinion.

“Maybe we can reduce that bilateral 50-over and some 20-over tournaments where I agree with Ravi. We have to go that way and put a premium on the World Cup now and maybe pick our teams from those franchise events and have a shorter window to bond and prepare for the World Cup. ,

Despite the huge threat from the T20 league, Bishop believes efforts should be made to keep international cricket safe. “What I know from some coaches is that they pay a very high premium on putting enough time together as a unit.”

“Suppose, to go into the T20 World Cup, they want enough games at the international level to see how their players work, see who works and where to bat with that bonding. ”

“So, I still think enough time is needed. If you play well in a franchise, how does Pant bat with Virat Kohli? How does Rohit Sharma play with KL Rahul? You still need that synergy. Need to find out about it.”