Huge decisions will need to be made to keep up with the rapidly changing cricket landscape as a dark cloud hovers over the game. 9WWOS
Lynn seemingly wants to play the first half of the BBL before taking up a big money offer in the new UAE T20 league in January, with former national coach Darren Lehmann one of those who supports the 32-year-old being allowed to do so.
According to Chappell, Lynn could be the first of many Australian players faced with this dilemma, given the riches on offer overseas."I think a lot of the older players will get offers from that area, and that will be a real challenge for nations like Australia who have a lot of good players, and also for nations that can't afford to pay their players the best rates," Chappell told Wide World of Sports.
Privatising the BBL teams has been floated, with Chappell indicating the IPL franchises would be "off their rocker" not to buy the Australian outfits if given the chance. While Lynn is yet to formally apply for a NOC to play in the UAE, all eyes will be on Cricket Australia's response. There's no precedent to allow an Australian player to compete in a league in direct competition to the BBL, although the fact Lynn does not currently hold a CA or Cricket Queensland contract muddies the waters.
"If I was Chris Lynn and I wanted to play in the UAE I'd take them to court. I don't think Cricket Australia would have a hope in hell. It's got to be a restraint of trade. You're not contracting him, but you're not letting him play either.
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