Hurt by UAE’s ILT20, BBL may seek contract adjustments to avert international stars’ exit.
Hurt by UAE’s ILT20, BBL may seek contract adjustments to avert international stars’ exit
Cricket Australia and the Big Bash League (BBL) are poised to discuss remedies to the departure of international players to rival leagues during important phases of the competition.
Six important players will miss the final four matches of the 2023-24 season to participate in the UAE’s International League T20.
These include Brisbane Heat’s Sam Billings and Colin Munro, Perth Scorchers’ Laurie Evans, Sydney Sixers’ James Vince, and Adelaide Strikers’ Jamie Overton and Adam Hose.
According to ESPNcricinfo, the stakeholders are considering contractual changes. Which will take effect following the season’s finale on Wednesday, January 24.
The examination revealed that the organizations were aware of the players’ availability when they signed in the draft. Recent rulings involving players have also been useful.
The ILT20 provides more lucrative contracts, and the teams are frequently associated with the IPL.
But, more importantly, these contracts are signed before the draft, which, like the IPL auction, does not guarantee that a player will get picked.
Concerns were raised following a great season for the BBL, with attendance surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
“Absolutely the worst time to be leaving” — Laurie Evans on the BBL
Evans, one of the season’s finest players and a fan favorite owing to his unrivaled power-hitting. Recently revealed his feelings about leaving the Scorchers shortly before the major games.
The Heat and Sixers will play in the first Qualifier on Friday, January 19.