- Dec 2, 2024
- Oct 18, 2022
The Indian cricket landscape might be in for a shake-up as whispers of a new T10 league, sanctioned by the Indian Cricket Board gain momentum. While official confirmation remains elusive, reports suggest that the board’s secretary, Jay Shah is actively crafting a blueprint for the potential tournament, targeting a launch between September and October 2024.
The T10 format, featuring 10-over matches with explosive action and rapid-fire finishes, has already captivated audiences in other cricket-loving nations. If the board green-lights the project, India could witness its brand of fast-paced cricketing entertainment, potentially rivalling the established Indian Premier League.
The proposed league’s structure and playing window are still under wraps, but it’s expected to attract both established stars and up-and-coming talents. With its shorter format, the T10 league could offer a platform for young players to showcase their skills and compete alongside seasoned veterans.
The board’s motivation for considering a new league could be manifold. It might aim to capitalize on the growing popularity of T10 cricket, expand its revenue streams, or even provide additional playing opportunities for its vast pool of talented cricketers. However, challenges lie ahead. The board will need to navigate a crowded cricketing calendar, address player workload concerns, and ensure the new league doesn’t cannibalize the existing IPL‘s viewership and sponsorship pool.
Despite the uncertainties, the prospect of a T10 league backed by the world’s richest board has already sparked excitement among fans. With its potential for action-packed matches, fresh talent exposure, and a unique format, the league could be a game-changer for Indian cricket. As details emerge in the coming months, one thing is certain: cricket fans across the nation will be watching closely to see if the board’s T10 gamble pays off. It also remains to be seen if this new project will hamper the already dwindling status of ODI cricket.
Here’s a look at how people reacted to this development on the micro-blogging site, ‘X’:
No need please…
You are distroying everything for Money …!!— Pankaj (@Pankaj41627) December 15, 2023
RIP International Cricket
— CricXtra (@CricXtra_) December 15, 2023
Pakistan players rn 😂 pic.twitter.com/XVpczxZFFo
— Radhika Chaudhary (@Radhika8057) December 15, 2023
🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️cricket going to be a money making machine
— Xi jingping (Parody) (@xipingaoc) December 15, 2023
T-10 , can be played with retire players. So that Indian crowd gets to witness their heroes again. pic.twitter.com/x3LIk3RMw8
— Shivam Sopori🇮🇳 (@shivamsopori) December 15, 2023
Nooo pls. Already overdose of t20 have ruined odi cricket. No t10 pls 😭
— Zoya Khan (@SweetZzoya) December 15, 2023
Paisa kamana koi BCCI se seekhe.
— यमराज (@autopsy_surgeon) December 15, 2023
BCCI is trying their level best to finish world cricket!!
They have already finished our Indian cricket, not a single T20I WC we could win with product of their so called biggest league IPL!!
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) December 15, 2023
Waiting for Gautam Gambhir’s comment on this news😭
— Fenil Kothari (@fenilkothari) December 15, 2023