Franchise cricket is changing rapidly. Wherever it is played in the world, it has a definite relationship with India. The IPL is not only established as the most successful tournament but its success has also redirected the cricket economy around the world.
India's active cricketers can be deprived of playing in the foreign league, but Indian brands, companies, broadcasters, ex -cricketers, actors are mostly involved in a foreign league. Some have invested money in the league, some have bought a team. Some are brand ambassadors, while some are commenting. According to the World Cricketers Association, there are 48 cricket leagues worldwide. India belongs to 31 of these leagues. Some of the league owns an IPL franchise, while in some leagues, former Indian cricketers or Indian -origin cricketers are playing.
One surprising thing is that cricket is not so popular in America and is in an early stage. But, there are 11 cricket leagues played. There are more leagues in India only (21).
Indians have no role in this 31 league of the world 1. IPL, 2. ILT, 3. SA20, 4 MLC, 5. Hundred, 6. International Masters League, 7. European T20 Premier League, 8. Bangladesh Premier League, 11. Max 60 Caribbean, 15. Global Super League, 16. Canada Super 60 League, 17. American Premier League, 18. T10, 27. Legends League Cricket Masters, 28. Asian Legends League, 29. League 90 League, 30. Legends League, 31. Over 60 events.
Test match 12, but cricket limited to 23 countries Interestingly, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has recognized only 12 countries around the world as Test Nations. That is, only these countries play Test cricket. But, franchise cricket has spread to 23 countries. These include less well known countries for cricket like America, Spain, Qatar, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Canada, Nepal, Netherlands.
Also included big names like Sachin Tendulkar-Gavaskar Sachin Tendulkar and Gavaskar are co-founders of the International Masters League. Abhishek Bachchan holds a stake in the European T20 Premier League. Shikhar Dhawan has played in Nepal, Yuvraj Singh in the Canada League. Raina has played in Qatar's Legends League Masters.
There are 15 states in India … Since the launch of the IPL in 2008, 15 states are being played in the country. This is- 1. Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2 MP Premier League, 3. Saurashtra Pro T20, 4 T20 Mumbai League, 5. Baroda Premier League, 6. Pondicherry Premier League, 7. Maharashtra T20. Sher-e-Punjab, 13. Kerala Cricket League, 14. Odisha League, 15. Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League.
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