15 Australia cricketers offered deals to choose UAE T20 League (ILT20) over BBL


15 Australia cricketers offered deals to choose UAE T20 League (ILT20) over BBL

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After David Warner, 15 Australian cricketers have been offered to play in the new UAE T20 League- the International League T20 (ILT20). ILT will start next year in UAE and is considered to be the second most lucrative tournament after the Indian Premier League. The Aussie players will now have to choose from ILT20 and Big Bash League.

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The highest amount paid in BBL is USD 238,000 per person whereas in ILT20, players will get USD 450,000. In IPL, the highest paid cricketer gets more than USD 2 million per season.

Cricket Australia are now under pressure and they are trying to convince their players to choose BBL over ILT20. A lot of money is being offered to the local players. Apart from Warner, Chris Lynn, who was released by his previous franchise Brisbane Heat has also been offered a deal in UAE’s league.

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“We’re not in the business of being sycophants”- Chief executive Todd Greenberg

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The Australian Cricketers’ Association chief executive Todd Greenberg has said that Australian players are mature and thay’ll take their decision about a long-term plan.

“I’ve been really heartened by the maturity of the players in response because after a discussion and communication and a bit more context, they’re not just thinking about the short-term. They do have this genuine sense of care about the game – if they didn’t, they would be mercenaries and take what’s in front of them. But they’re not; they’re actually taking a mature, considered approach to this and trying to be part of the solution.” Greenberg told The Sydney Morning Herald.

“Sometimes, when you work closely with players, you’ve got to tell them what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. We’re not in the business of being sycophants – occasionally you need to square them up, talk to them as adults, and give them proper information and let them make some informed decisions with a long-term focus,” he added.

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