Ben Stokes discusses why players prefer franchise leagues to international cricket. Ben Stokes, who announced his retirement last month. Expect to return to one-day international cricket on Friday against New Zealand.
Cricket is a rapidly evolving sport. Every now and then, new franchise leagues emerge, generating a lot of excitement. The popularity of competitions such as the Zim Afro T10 and the Major League Cricket has opened up new opportunities for cricketers this year.
Pacer Mark Wood recently intimated that his participation in England’s next five-match. Test tour of India may be contingent on the renewal of England’s current central contract. Which slate to expire next month. If Wood is dissatisfy with the new deal. He may appear in ILT20 for a large sum of money. England captain Ben Stokes addressed the issue of players preferring to play in franchise leagues rather than international cricket.
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He is a member of the Team England Player Partnership, an organization that represents the interests of players.
England’s Test captain admitted that the cricket environment is changing. Stated that if a player wants to secure a better future for his family by playing in franchise leagues, he is willing to accept the decision.
“We now understand that the entire landscape of cricket is changing. ” That is fantastic news for both the players who are still in the game and the newcomers. The chances that are currently available to cricketers are incredible, and it is wonderful for the sport. The more chances that are made available, the more people will be drawn to the sport and attempt to make a profession out of it. Everyone is at a different time in their lives, not only their careers, when they must consider other factors. It’s difficult to disagree with someone who makes a decision because they believe. It’s best not only for themselves but also for the future and security of their family. ” ESPNcricinfo cited Stokes as saying.
“We have to understand, and I have to understand as a captain, that there may be some decisions made by players, and I’m very comfortable and aware that something like that may occur.” However, it is up to the individual, and I believe that having a good and clear awareness that the landscape of cricket is changing in front of our eyes very quickly makes things like this a bit easier to accept, if players chose to do something like that.”
Last month, England’s all-rounder came out of ODI retirement to participate in a four-match series against New Zealand, followed by the 50-over World Cup in India. The first of four one-day internationals versus New Zealand is scheduled for Friday, September 8 in Cardiff.
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