What is IPL and Indian connection behind the retirement of IPL I Maxwell and Classon?

New Delhi. In recent years, many major cricketers have retired from international cricket and focus on franchise leagues, especially IPL. There are many reasons behind this change, including personal priorities, financial benefits, and increasing professionalism of the game, the question is, whether in cricket, club culture is going to dominate in the coming times. The signs that are now getting are very frightened because earlier only West Indies players were giving preference to franchise cricket instead of the country, but now many other countries have started joining them.

According to a recent survey, more than 60% of the leading players are considering playing in domestic franchise leagues only except international cricket. The main reason for this is better financial opportunities and short -term commitments in the leagues. As a result, the decrease in priority of international cricket and increasing popularity of leagues is being seen. The age at which the players are taking Sanyans, are considered to be the best for performing the best in the game.

Are the franchises now deciding the player’s future?

It cannot be denied that this trend of players is now more towards franchise cricket, which indicates a change in sports structure. Some experts believe that if this trend continues, the reputation of international cricket may be affected. Former New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has expressed concern over the subject, and emphasized the need to prioritize international cricket, but the question is that no country has a concrete plan to stop its star players. Players cannot be stopped by just giving central contracts. Both Glenn Maxwell and Heinrich Klassen have recently announced retirement from international cricket, which is a big surprise for the cricket world. Although the retirement of both is different, both players have cited personal and professional reasons at this turn of their career.

How right to leave the country only for franchise cricket

Everyone is in a hurry due to the news of Henrik Klassen’s retirement. This wicketkeeper-batsman from South Africa retired from international cricket at the age of 33. He has given priority to family time and better work-life balance, although he will continue to play in franchise leagues. That is, those indications are being received that they have all the contracts of franchise cricket for the next few years. Glenn Maxwell Australia all -rounder retired from ODI cricket to focus on the 2026 T20 World Cup and fulfill his commitments in franchise leagues. The batsman of Evin Lewis West Indies retired from international cricket in 2024 and decided to remain active in franchise cricket. He has made his mark by playing in various leagues.

Examples have been found before

Lasith Malinga who played for Mumbai Indians for years, but this Sri Lankan fast bowler retired from franchise cricket in 2021. AB de Villiers is another example. This batsman from Dakshin Africa retired in 2021, but was active in franchise cricket. The way all the cricketers are retiring from international cricket at an early age, one indication is clear that the growth market of franchise and its glow is indicating a better future to the players and the cricket boards of all the countries are not able to prepare a plan and especially the domination of IPL is bowed down because the boards are also going on with their money, so why they will make any philosophy plan for the country.