“Getting a Little Dangerous”: Adam Gilchrist Warns About IPL Franchise Dominance. Adam Gilchrist has questioned the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises’ growing dominance in world cricket. Claiming that the current trend of “monopolisation” by them is dangerous.
Wicketkeeping legend Adam Gilchrist has questioned the IPL franchises’ growing dominance in world cricket. Saying the current trend of “monopolisation” by them is dangerous. Gilchrist’s remarks come amid reports that Australian batter David Warner may skip the upcoming BBL season. In order to play in the more lucrative United Arab Emirates T20 league. Interestingly, three IPL franchises, the Mumbai Indians, the Kolkata Knight Riders. The Delhi Capitals, have all invested in UAE T20 league teams.
“They can’t force David Warner to play in BBL, I understand that,” Gilchrist said on SEN’s Whateley radio show. “But to let him go off – or another player. Let’s not single out Warner because there will be other players on the radar – it’s all part of this global dominance that these IPL franchises are starting to create given they own a number of teams in Caribbean Premier League.”
Also Visit: “Don’t Think Pakistan Can Win” Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam and Co. at the T20 World Cup
Adam Gilchrist: The ownership of the players and their talents and where they can and cannot play is becoming a little bit dangerous
“The grip that it has on that ownership and the ownership of the players and their talents and where they can and cannot play is becoming a little bit dangerous,” he added.
The three-time World Cup winner Australian suggested that his country’s cricket board look into the matter because more cricketers may follow in Warner’s footsteps sooner rather or later.
“If he (Warner) rides off into the sunset and says, ‘Sorry Australian cricket, I’m going to become a gun for hire for my Indian franchise team in various tournaments,’ that’s his prerogative, and he’s done everything he needs to get the profile and market value,” Gilchrist said.
“It’ll be really challenging when the new younger player comes in and starts making those noises,” he added.
Gilchrist, who played for Australia in 96 Tests, 287 ODIs, and 13 T20Is, had previously played for IPL franchises such as the now-defunct Deccan Charges and Kings XI Punjab, which has been renamed Punjab Kings. In 2009, he led the Deccan Chargers to their first IPL title.
Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja Meets “Legend” Brian Lara.
Watch Free SPORTS Live Streaming at GOAWIN TOP SPORTS BETTING SITE INDIA!