I didn't know whether to cry or fall out of bed laughing when I saw this. It's all a bit "Putin urges Russians to be more sensitive to Ukrainians", isn't it? Maybe laughing and crying simultaneously is the correct, correctly schizophrenic response!
"While saying the [Indian] board was proud of the IPL's success over the years, Shah [Jay, BCCI secretary] wrote: "However, there is a trend that has started to emerge and is a cause for concern. Some players have begun prioritising the IPL over domestic cricket, a shift that was not anticipated. Domestic cricket has always been the foundation upon which Indian cricket stands, and it has never been undervalued in our vision for the sport.
"It is essential to recognise that domestic cricket forms the backbone of Indian cricket and serves as the feeder line to Team India. Our vision for Indian cricket has been clear from the outset - every cricketer aspiring to play for India must prove themselves in domestic cricket. Performance in domestic tournaments remains a critical yardstick for selection, and non-participation in domestic cricket will carry severe implications."
Shah said the letter was "not a critique but a reminder of the values that have shaped Indian cricket over the years. It is a call to collectively ensure that we do not dilute the significance of domestic cricket or weaken its core structure. The responsibility rests with each one of us, as custodians of the game, to uphold the essence of domestic cricket and work together to elevate Indian cricket to newer heights.""
Thoughts on the idea of team owners. i.e. fans support team owners like Pollock, Klusener etc. The players that make up their teams are dynamic and can even be traded during the season.
As a fan, I would form an allegiance with an owner. Buy their merch, root for them at the player auction, support them season after season.
I'm still surprised the (indian) owners of these teams didn't choose to blood some young/fringe (indian) talent from their IPL books. The SA20 appeared to be a heading for an IPL superlite regional (development) tournament once the franchises were purchased, but instead it's mainly SA players with a sprinkling of mercenaries.
I tend to think that these new tournaments and the money-obsessed players who play in them deserve each other. Greedy bastards the lot of them...who, by the way, don't give a monkeys about how the rest of the domestic players who don't get franchise contracts are being shafted.
I didn't know whether to cry or fall out of bed laughing when I saw this. It's all a bit "Putin urges Russians to be more sensitive to Ukrainians", isn't it? Maybe laughing and crying simultaneously is the correct, correctly schizophrenic response!
"While saying the [Indian] board was proud of the IPL's success over the years, Shah [Jay, BCCI secretary] wrote: "However, there is a trend that has started to emerge and is a cause for concern. Some players have begun prioritising the IPL over domestic cricket, a shift that was not anticipated. Domestic cricket has always been the foundation upon which Indian cricket stands, and it has never been undervalued in our vision for the sport.
"It is essential to recognise that domestic cricket forms the backbone of Indian cricket and serves as the feeder line to Team India. Our vision for Indian cricket has been clear from the outset - every cricketer aspiring to play for India must prove themselves in domestic cricket. Performance in domestic tournaments remains a critical yardstick for selection, and non-participation in domestic cricket will carry severe implications."
Shah said the letter was "not a critique but a reminder of the values that have shaped Indian cricket over the years. It is a call to collectively ensure that we do not dilute the significance of domestic cricket or weaken its core structure. The responsibility rests with each one of us, as custodians of the game, to uphold the essence of domestic cricket and work together to elevate Indian cricket to newer heights.""
Hi Neil. Your comment "It Won't Last Forever" - from your lips to Gods ears!
Must say, I did enjoy watching some decent Test cricket in India and Australia.
Thoughts on the idea of team owners. i.e. fans support team owners like Pollock, Klusener etc. The players that make up their teams are dynamic and can even be traded during the season.
As a fan, I would form an allegiance with an owner. Buy their merch, root for them at the player auction, support them season after season.
I'm still surprised the (indian) owners of these teams didn't choose to blood some young/fringe (indian) talent from their IPL books. The SA20 appeared to be a heading for an IPL superlite regional (development) tournament once the franchises were purchased, but instead it's mainly SA players with a sprinkling of mercenaries.
I still think this could happen in edition 3.
I tend to think that these new tournaments and the money-obsessed players who play in them deserve each other. Greedy bastards the lot of them...who, by the way, don't give a monkeys about how the rest of the domestic players who don't get franchise contracts are being shafted.