World Cricketers’ Association Demands 84 Days Of International Cricket Free of T20 Leagues

The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), a body that represents cricketers' associations of various countries, has come up with an idea of 84 days of uninterrupted international cricket, free from T20 leagues such as the IPL, to develop the game in a better way. 

This idea was put forward in a report titled, "Protecting History, Embracing Change: A Unified, Coherent, Global Future". 

Along with this, the body, in its report, argued for a greater share of revenue for players, the ultimate generators of revenue. It also capped the share of revenue for all cricket boards at a maximum of 10 percent, as opposed to the current scenario where the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) alone takes home 38 percent of the global revenue share.

The Big Three of cricket, which includes the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA) alongside the BCCI, share 83 percent of the total revenue. The report also found that 70 percent of all the revenue is generated in just four months of the year. 

Heath Mills, President, WCA, said, "Whilst there is no silver bullet, the report defines the trends and major issues facing the sport at a global level, along with some recommended solutions, intended to be both aspirational and realistic. The players have an interest in the health of the game globally, and we look forward to discussing and debating the report over the coming months."

The report is based on feedback from 64 stakeholders, including leading male and female players and current captains, as well as current administrators from boards and T20 leagues.