The competition between the Indian Premier League and Australia’s largest T20 league was clarified by Big Bash Leagues General Manager Alistair Dobson. In addition, he considered the BBL’s development over the previous 14–15 years since the competition’s start.
Dobson also stressed the significance of the BBL teams being owned and run by state organisations. In his opinion, the BBL’s “managing structure” greatly contributes to building community ties and improving the game’s returns.
Our rivals are very formidable: Dobson, Alistair Dobson
Dobson was also questioned about the BBL and WBBL’s plans to compete with the IPL in the present “franchise cricket” system.
Indeed, one of the Big Bash’s most significant functions is to not only attract new players and foster relationships between players and fans, but also to generate income and other commercial outcomes that help fund other aspects of the game. The BBL has been remarkably successful over the previous 14 or 15 years, and this success has supported significant investments in the game’s various components. Answering question, “I think the question about investment models and different financial models continues to sort of bubble away,” was Alistair Dobson.
That being said, our rivalry is fierce and we believe that the current setup, in which our teams are owned and managed by state associations, is ideal for Australian cricket. It fosters strong ties with the community and generates significant revenue for the sport. Thus, that model is the best fit for us at this time. Nevertheless, there is competition in the market for players, so we shouldn’t ignore any potential prospects, he subsequently stated.
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Notably, fewer games will be played in the redesigned Big Bash League, with 44 matches in the upcoming season. December 15, 2024, to January 27, 2025, is when the competition will take place.
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