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The IPL has been going on since 2008, this time the 18th season.
Saudi Arabia has now turned to cricket after showing interest in golf, boxing, tennis, formula-1, MMA. The IPL mega auction was held in the capital Riyadh in November. Earlier, Saudi had proposed an investment of $ 5 billion (about 43 thousand crores) in the IPL.
In this sequence, Saudi Arabia is preparing to make a big step in the cricket world. A Global T20 League is being planned by the SRJ Sports Investments Company working under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Eight teams will be held in the league, four different countries will have tournaments This league will be developed on the lines of Tennis Grand Slam. It will have a total of eight teams, which will play tournaments in four different countries a year. Every tournament will run for 10 to 12 days. Its final can be held in Saudi Arabia. Indeed, four tennis Grand Slam (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) occur every year in four different countries. According to reports, there are plans to organize tournaments of both men and women under this new league.
BCCI has also been discussed According to reports, SRJ Chief Executive Danny Townsend had briefly interacted with the BCCI about the league’s plan during the IPL auction last year. This indicates that Saudi Arabia does not want to make such upheaval start in cricket as he has done in golf. Where he has made a parallel circuit called LIV Golf, which is being called rebel.
Board’s opinion: IPL may get a tough competition, England-Wales Cricket Board also has objection The BCCI does not show any specific reason to support this league, as it can give the IPL competition. If the BCCI does not support this league, it will be difficult to get a large broadcasting rights. In addition, the England and Wales Cricket Board has opposed this league. He believes that cricket is already very busy and there is no place for this league. Also, ECB is also trying to save the domestic The Hundred Tournament.
The England-Wales Cricket Board conducts a 100-ball tournament.
challenge: Scheduling and successful revenue model is difficult task, ICC approval is necessary
- Currently 13 T20 leagues are being organized. From next year, IPL will be of 92 matches instead of 74. In such a situation, it is difficult to find a suitable window.
- The BCCI does not allow its players to play in the foreign league, which may be a threat to the popularity of the new league.
- Apart from IPL, other leagues have not been able to achieve economic success. In such a situation, it will be a challenge to ensure good returns on investment.
- If the ICC does not approve, then an informal tournament can be made.
This league can bring a new phase in cricket, T20 will increase Saudi has already invested heavy in sports like football, tennis, golf. He has strengthened his presence in cricket by hosting sponsorship in IPL, partnership with ICC and IPL auction. Now, this league can prove to be a major step for his direct entry in the global cricket market.
According to experts, it will be interesting to see how fast this league moves and how much support it gets from ICC and other cricket boards. If this league is successful, it can bring a new round in cricket, where the role of players and investors will increase further. This will further increase the dominance and stature of T20 format in cricket. By the way, Maxwell and Townsend have not publicly commented, but reports suggest that the tournament will be around big events like IPL and Big Bash.
This idea is from Neil Maxwell, manager of Australian captain Cummins The idea is from former Australia First Class Cricketer Neil Maxwell. He has played cricket for New South Wales and Victoria. He is currently the manager of Australian captain Pat Cummins. Maxwell has also held important positions in the Board of Australian Cricketers Association and Cricket New South Wales.
The SRJ will invest $ 500 million (about Rs 4300 crore) in the initial phase of the Sports League. This investment is expected to $ 800 million (about 6900 crores). The League agrees with the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) and World Cricketers Association (WCA). ACA said, ‘Efforts are being made to develop equal pay models for male and female cricketers in the league. The income from this will be given to the cricket boards so that Test cricket can be saved and women’s cricket can be carried forward. However, the tournament will need the approval of the ICC.
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