Recent rumors indicate that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to introduce its own T-10 format cricket tournament by 2024. This is being done in the same manner as the Indian Premier League, the premier league of BCCI, has found success. The officials believe that cricket will expand and become more popular because of its shortened format.
Though the organization is still searching for workable solutions, it should be reminded that the T-10 league is not yet official. The age limit for players to participate in the planned league is another issue being thought about in order to guarantee the smooth running of the IPL. According to someone with knowledge of the situation, the BCCI is concentrating on lowering the age at which players are permitted to participate in the league.
If not, is there any assurance that its popularity won’t gradually decline over time? The world’s top white-ball players compete in the IPL, which currently has three of the biggest advantages in cricket: According to the same source, which Money control cited, it a) caters to Indian prime-time like no other property; b) Corporate India looks forward to spending significantly on the league at various levels, ensuring the maintenance of the property’s central revenue model; and c) all of this.
Because cricket is the most popular sport in India, arguments a and c will always hold true if the BCCI decides to introduce a new property. Those keeping tabs on developments argue that the BCCI should give point b some serious thought.
It’s also unclear at this time if additional tenders will be requested or if the IPL’s current franchisees will be granted the right of first refusal. Franchisees will get the first right under an existing clause in any business model that is “similar” to the Indian Premier League. Furthermore, as disclosed, the Indian cricket board may be honoring the same.
Regarding the “new” league, BCCI is thinking about a September–October window.
The possibility of holding the competition in a different nation or continuing to use Indian locations is also being considered. Board Secy Jay Shah and other stakeholders are reportedly racking their brains in private to figure out how to launch another prosperous cricket league, which may serve as the prototype for the suggested format’s biggest stage.
The board has determined a window of time between September and October for hosting the newly-proposed league, according to officials with knowledge of the situation. The Indian Men’s team’s home schedule runs from September to March. After that, for a few months, the IPL takes over. It will be intriguing to observe whether the idea of holding a new tournament during the previously mentioned window comes to pass.
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