Saudi Arabia’s new T20 League lacked BCCI and ECB backing

Delhi: According to a UK newspaper “The Guardian” report, the new T20 League of Saudi Arabia will not get the support of the Cricket Board of India and England. This league is going to get an investment of about 400 million US dollars. But BCCI and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) consider it a threat to their major domestic leagues.

Both boards will not give no objection certificate

The issue was discussed by BCCI and ECB officials during the World Test Championship final held at Lord’s ground in London. Both boards decided that they would not give their players “no objection certificate” to play in this new league. At the same time, he will also demand the International Cricket Council (ICC) not to approve this league.

Cricket Australia’s interest

At the same time, Cricket Australia (CA) seems excited about becoming a partner in this new league. According to the plans that have come out in Australia this year, Saudi’s SRJ Sports Investments Company will invest $ 400 million in this league. This league will organize four tournaments throughout the year at four different places with 8 teams. Its format will be like the Grand Slam of tennis.

Cricket Australia benefits from personal investment

Investment in this league for Cricket Australia means earning profits. This is because all the franchisees of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) come under the state associations and Cricket Australia. Therefore, they will get the benefit of the money received from private investors.

IPL and The Handrade’s big earnings

Talking about IPL, its value is about $ 12 billion. At the same time, ECB is preparing to earn about 700 million US dollars (520 million pounds) by selling 49 percent stake of its ‘The Hundred’ League.

Other boards also benefited from Indian investment

Cricket South Africa also earned 100 million pounds (about 136 million US dollars) by selling its SA20 League franchise three years ago to IPL teams.

BCCI’s influence on ICC

The newspaper has also said that since the ICC is currently headed by former BCCI Secretary Jai Shah, the ICC is more likely to go with the BCCI’s stand against this new league.

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