Former England spinner Monty Panesar attributes the decline in specialist spin bowlers in England to the rise of T20 leagues like The Hundred, which limits opportunities for spinners in the County Championship.
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ECB Moves to Block Overseas Leagues for English Players to Protect Domestic Cricket
The ECB plans to block English cricketers from participating in overseas franchise leagues, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL), to protect the domestic cricket season. The move aims to prevent players from viewing county cricket as a fallback option, as multiple overseas leagues have clashed with the English summer schedule. While the Indian Premier League (IPL) remains exempt, the ECB is considering stronger policies to safeguard the integrity of the English game.
The Hundred Franchise Set to Attract American Investment by 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is targeting American investment for its innovative 100-ball competition, The Hundred. Stakes in all eight teams are set to be sold by 2025, marking a strategic move to attract global investors and expand the tournament’s international reach.
Lalit Modi Calls The Hundred Franchise Sale a ‘Big Fat Ponzi Scheme’
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has slammed the ECB’s valuation of The Hundred franchises, calling the competition a “big fat Ponzi scheme.” Modi criticized the revenue projections and sponsorship growth forecasts as unrealistic and overly optimistic.
Similarities Between Eoin Morgan’s Legacy and Bazball Strategy
Eoin Morgan’s aggressive mindset, initiated after England’s 2015 World Cup defeat, revolutionized white-ball cricket. This approach laid the groundwork for the “Bazball” era in Test cricket under Brendon McCullum, resulting in a winning mentality across all formats.