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Would have a "Challenge" Series between Big Bash & IPL work?

Niall

International Coach
All the good overseas players ****ing off to play other leagues (not to mention us actively kicking out superstars like Chris Gayle because 3 feminists on twitter got mad) was the biggest factor.
Been told the money was not great either.

A few lads picked the Bangladesh league over it when they clashed which is telling.

I don't mind the bash, but like most leagues its to long and its difficult to have respect for any league where Daniel ****ing Christian is a key player in 2022.
 

Apex Predator

State Vice-Captain
Been told the money was not great either.

A few lads picked the Bangladesh league over it when they clashed which is telling.

I don't mind the bash, but like most leagues its to long and its difficult to have respect for any league where Daniel ****ing Christian is a key player in 2022.
Lack of sponsors I think is the main cause. Was watching WBBL last year & was shocked to see lack of sponsors & money last year.. Women's 100 tourney was much better though. Men's BBL is heaps better but compared to leagues in SC the money involved is peanuts
 

Spark

Global Moderator
I also don't think there's any interest down here, and indeed probably would be a lot of resistance, to the idea of integrating the BBL more fully into the global circuit and making more than just a domestic T20 league on local TV. I think there'd be a ton of pushback if it tried to grow beyond that, including from people who otherwise like the BBL.
 

GotSpin

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Surely the length of the BBL is the biggest issue in terms of attracting more talent
 

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