The World Cricketers’ Association has set up a committee to propose changes to the game’s calendar with their chair saying ‘players deserve a say on the future’
Scheduling of tournaments that clash domestically and internationally has left players and spectators wondering where the next game will be.Scheduling of tournaments that clash domestically and internationally has left players and spectators wondering where the next game will be.The World Cricketers’ Association has announced a review into a global schedule it describes as “broken and unsustainable” and “confusing and chaotic”.
Heath Mills, chief executive of the New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association and the WCA chair, said members of the organisation had “virtually given up hope” that a sensible schedule could be created. “We are fortunate that cricket is spoilt for choice and has three core formats across both the international game and domestic leagues,” he said.
“However, to date, the game’s leadership has collectively failed to come together to establish a clear and coherent global structure in which they can coexist. The players deserve a say on the future of the game and want us to start putting forward some solutions to known issues.” Ben Stokes, the England Test captain, last month described the crowded schedule as “something that does need to be addressed”. He said: “Who knows what international cricket is going to look like, with all the franchise stuff that is going on as well. It does need to get looked at. I don’t think anyone can put their hand on their heart and know what cricket is going to look like in even two years’ time.
The WCA committee also includes Paul Marsh, the chief executive of the Australian Football League Players’ Association and son of Rodney Marsh, the former Australia wicketkeeper. “Having watched the progress of the game over the past 10 years from outside the sport, it is clear to me that there is so much opportunity for cricket if it can get this part of the puzzle right,” he said.
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