After IPL huge success, BCCI prepares to introduce T10 tournament

BCCI is planning to introduce a Tier-2 cricket league by 2024. The league will follow the massive successful format of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Moneycontrol reported citing sources.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah, is involved in the development of this new league. Stakeholders and potential sponsors have expressed their support. The new league is potentially adopting the T10 format, which aims to capture the evolving interest in shorter cricket format, the report added.

Multiple decisions are under consideration, as per Moneycontrol. The format may be between T10 and T20, leaning towards T10 for excitement. The location of the tournament is another discussion, the publication added. Options range from fixed locations in India to rotating global venues, enhancing international appeal and potentially tapping into new revenue streams.

An important aspect under scrutiny is whether to ipose an age limit on players or no. This strategy could preserve IPL’s unique feature in the cricketing world. IPL’s strength lies in its timings for Indian prime-time, participation of top-tier international players, and robust corporate backing. The BCCI must ensure that new league complements rather than competes with these strengths.

The Cricket Board of India is banking into IPL’s success that increased the popularity of Cricket in India and developed a fanbase among the franchises. Introducing a fresh format in the league could captivate the audience to watch the game and take up interest, allowing more opportunities.