Indian Cricket Commentator Harsha Bhogle is of the opinion that leagues are taking over cricket. “We started with Test cricket, which was the father figure of cricket, then came the children with the 50-over and 20-over format,” said Bhogle.
He added that leagues are the next generation of cricket, giving a boost to young people who are now looking at cricket as a source of livelihood. He pointed out some “colossal figures” about cricket rights in leagues in the Indian market going for a whopping $6 billion, and the women’s league has already done 4669 Cr. This showcases the huge investment people are making in leagues in India, and this investment is driven by increasing interest in the sport.
Bhogle noted that leagues are not just game-changers in India. More and more countries are now dependent on leagues to finance them. Countries are reducing the number of longer-format sports to make space for leagues, providing a larger number of players with a chance to be in the limelight and make a living.
Speaking of cricket leagues, IPL 2023 is scheduled to start today. The following is a list of teams participating in this year’s tournament:
• Chennai Super Kings
• Mumbai Indians
• Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Gujarat Titans
• Rajasthan Royals
• Delhi Capitals
• Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Lucknow Super Giants
• Punjab Kings
• Kolkata Knight Riders
For more information on IPL 2023, visit – https://www.iplt20.com/
The topic of cricketing leagues would be incomplete without mentioning women’s cricket leagues that are fast-gaining popularity.
At ET GBS, Bhogle highlighted the rise in popularity of women’s leagues. Three women cricketers are now in the top 10 earners in the cricket world, a statistic that one could only dream of until a while ago.
ICC President Geoff Allardice also expanded on women’s cricket leagues in an exclusive conversation with ET Insights.
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