NZ20 T20 League: After seeing the success of T20 leagues being held in India, Australia, West Indies, America and Dubai, New Zealand has also decided to start its own T20 league. New Zealand Cricket has decided that instead of the Super Smash T20 tournament, the NZ20 Franchise League will start in which 6 teams will participate. These 6 teams will have different owners like IPL and it will start next year from 2027. This tournament can start from January. New Zealand Cricket says that it will start this tournament not only for men but also for women.
New Zealand Cricket made a big announcement
New Zealand Cricket Board chairperson Lindon said that the board would like to see some changes in the proposal for the NZ20 league. He said, ‘We want to work with NZ20 to ensure that the women’s domestic T20 competition is included and supported.’ Lindon also said that every team should have its own superstar so that young cricketers can see their heroes playing. Let us tell you that during the discussion on the proposal of NZ20 League, it had discussed the possible step of joining Big Bash League T20 but later it has decided not to do so.
What will be the benefit to New Zealand cricket?
New Zealand Cricket can benefit a lot from starting T20 franchise league. If private businessmen invest in this league, then obviously the New Zealand board will benefit financially, and the Kiwi team will also get other young players. With more money coming into New Zealand cricket, people’s interest in cricket will increase. In New Zealand, rugby is liked more than cricket. If cricket there becomes stronger economically then the followers of cricket will increase even more.
These leagues are running all over the world
By launching IPL, BCCI has left all the cricket boards of the world far behind in financial matters. Big Bash League also runs in Australia. The Hundred tournament is played in England. Bangladesh Premier League is played in Bangladesh, SA20 in South Africa, PSL tournament is played in Pakistan. Through all these tournaments, hidden talent comes to the fore. Something similar can be seen in the new league of New Zealand.