#5 More matches of the Big 3
The game of cricket has been on its way for expansion to become a global sport. Several new countries have become a part of the ICC divisions in recent years. However, the game is still ruled by majorly 3 countries – India, Australia and England. These 3 countries generate the highest revenue amongst all the cricketing nations. Even, the International Cricket Council is dependent on these countries for its revenue. So, these countries are termed as the Big 3. When the game returns, these countries would be expected to revive the sport by playing more matches.
Among these 3 countries, India is the biggest superpower in terms of money. The game is most popular in India and the BCCI is the richest amongst all the cricket boards. That’s why canceling the Indian Premier League would mean a major loss for the game and the boards. There have been speculations that the T20 World Cup, which was scheduled to be held this year in Australia, could be postponed and IPL would take its place.
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