The International League T20 (ILT20) organizers are considering a new window for the tournament to avoid clashes with other major leagues, particularly the Big Bash League and SA20. The league is also focused on growing its fan base, particularly in India, and attracting more spectators to the UAE. They are aiming for a separate window to establish the league as a destination venue and capitalize on the tourism potential of Dubai.
Legendary Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has revealed that he turned down a lucrative offer from the Big Bash League (BBL) after retiring from international cricket. Sehwag, who was named the leading cricketer of the world in 2008, said that he received an offer of $100,000 to play in the BBL but turned it down, saying that he could spend that much money on his holidays.
Former Indian opener Virendra Sehwag recently made a hilarious comment during a chat show with Adam Gilchrist, stating that Indian cricketers don’t need to participate in other T20 leagues as they are ‘rich’ and don’t need to go to ‘poor countries’. Sehwag also revealed that he once refused an offer from the Big Bash League due to the low amount offered. Additionally, Sehwag has endorsed former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the ideal wicketkeeper for the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing his impressive strike rate and ability to contribute in the latter stages of matches.
Virender Sehwag, known for his humorous quips, recently shared his thoughts on Indian players participating in other T20 leagues. During the Club Prairie Podcast with former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist, Sehwag jokingly remarked, ‘No, we don’t need to. We are rich people, we don’t go to poor countries for other leagues.’ Sehwag also recalled declining an offer from the Big Bash League due to the low payment offered.
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has revealed that he once turned down a $100,000 offer from the Big Bash League. During a conversation with Adam Gilchrist, Sehwag joked that Indian cricketers ‘don’t need’ to play in other T20 leagues as they ‘are rich people’ and ‘don’t go to poor countries.’ Sehwag’s comments have sparked reactions on social media.
Virender Sehwag, a legendary Indian cricketer, disclosed that he was offered a hefty $100,000 contract to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia. However, Sehwag turned down the offer, stating that Indian cricketers are financially secure and do not need to participate in foreign leagues for monetary reasons. Sehwag made this revelation during a conversation with Australian cricketing great Adam Gilchrist. The former Indian opener also expressed his belief that Indian players do not need to play in other T20 leagues because they have ample financial resources in India. Sehwag is currently working as a pundit for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and has been providing expert analysis and opinions on the participating players and franchises.
