Ex-South Africa cricket player, Mark Boucher, suggested that maybe India could host the SA20 League one day.
He further explained the value of nations having their own teams in franchise leagues. It let’s them boost upcoming talent and give them practice against tough competition.
The renowned wicketkeeper, who is the Mumbai Indians’ current coach in the Indian Premier League, made several analogies between the two competitions. He also gave the BCCI credit for producing a captivating product.
We present to you three compelling reasons why it would be a wise initiative for India to host the SA20 at some point in the future in this listicle.
1. Indian players may play in it
The possibility of including players from the host nation is one of the main attractions of the SA20 League, which is being staged in India.
The league is primarily intended to nurture South African talent, although the host country’s body, the BCCI, could be persuaded sufficiently to permit its contracted players to participate.
The players who are not considered for national selection can still be granted a No-Objection Certificate by the BCCI, even if they decide not to let their first-team players to take part in it.
This will provide the latter with much-needed match practice as well as experience playing against other opponents.
2. Broadcasting and merchandising revenue will go up
Given the size of India’s population, it becomes sense that the SA20 League’s earnings from the marketing and television sectors will increase dramatically.
As a result, Cricket South Africa (CSA) will be able to properly compensate its contractual players and reinvest revenue into domestic cricket in the nation.
Should the latter occur, the nation’s best cricketers will have little trouble choosing Test cricket over T20 franchise leagues worldwide.
All things considered, this might lessen the financial shortfall that CSA is currently experiencing.
3. Sell-out crowds will ensure revenue from tickets
If Cricket South Africa decides to hold the SA20 League in India, gate money one of the biggest income streams for a cricket tournament will bring in a tonne of cash.
India offers large capacity facilities that can hold large crowds and bring in a lot of money.
Regardless of the profit-sharing plan between BCCI and CSA, the expected earnigs will remarkably outstrip South Africa. Even their largest stadium, Johannesburg’s Wanderers, can only accommodate 34,000 spectators.
This is a partnership that will benefit both nations, and India might prove to be a great host for the SA20 League.
