A feature on T20 Cricket and its impact on the game
The game of Cricket has always encountered changes, modifications and upgrades. However, one of the most compelling one is the induction of the T20 format. Since its dawn in 2003 by the ECB, it has turned out to be the most questionable debate in the world of Cricket. Nevertheless, it has significantly changed the whole landscape of the game in many aspects like cricketing abilities, skills, more platforms for the budding players and of course financial boons to the players. The declining fan interest in the game has been perfectly taken care of by this format. It has elevated the crowd attendance, thrilling and nail biting finishes and the labour value of the players.
Ever since the first game was played in 2005 between Australia and New Zealand, this format has always enjoyed healthy growth, support and fan following. A couple of years later, the T20 format cemented its place as an integral part of the game when the ICC World T20 was played in South Africa. It procured huge following and success which did not come as a surprise. Moreover, it was an icing …show more content…
Probably that’s the reason why there are many cricketing legends who have always stood on the flip side of the support to T20 which include West Indian great Michael Holding, Kiwi great Sir Richard Hadlee to name a few. “T20 is killing cricket” is what they sum it up as. It’s a business which is luring cricketers to sacrifice their national pride and duty for the sake of earning big bucks. When Lasith Malinga made himself unavailable for a test series against England while playing in the IPL, it came as a shock and showcased a glimpse of many upcoming challenges for the fate of Test Cricket. The West Indian players have always had a rough altercation with their board, but have played every season of the IPL and many other T20 leagues around the
The game of Cricket has always encountered changes, modifications and upgrades. However, one of the most compelling one is the induction of the T20 format. Since its dawn in 2003 by the ECB, it has turned out to be the most questionable debate in the world of Cricket. Nevertheless, it has significantly changed the whole landscape of the game in many aspects like cricketing abilities, skills, more platforms for the budding players and of course financial boons to the players. The declining fan interest in the game has been perfectly taken care of by this format. It has elevated the crowd attendance, thrilling and nail biting finishes and the labour value of the players.
Ever since the first game was played in 2005 between Australia and New Zealand, this format has always enjoyed healthy growth, support and fan following. A couple of years later, the T20 format cemented its place as an integral part of the game when the ICC World T20 was played in South Africa. It procured huge following and success which did not come as a surprise. Moreover, it was an icing …show more content…
Probably that’s the reason why there are many cricketing legends who have always stood on the flip side of the support to T20 which include West Indian great Michael Holding, Kiwi great Sir Richard Hadlee to name a few. “T20 is killing cricket” is what they sum it up as. It’s a business which is luring cricketers to sacrifice their national pride and duty for the sake of earning big bucks. When Lasith Malinga made himself unavailable for a test series against England while playing in the IPL, it came as a shock and showcased a glimpse of many upcoming challenges for the fate of Test Cricket. The West Indian players have always had a rough altercation with their board, but have played every season of the IPL and many other T20 leagues around the