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Cricket’s Scheduling Crisis: 78% of industry wants ICC to take charge

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A recent cricexec poll revealed that 78% of global cricket industry executives support the International Cricket Council (ICC) assuming greater central control over the sport's calendar, while 22% prefer maintaining the current decentralized approach. This consensus underscores mounting concerns...
Interviews

There is an urgent need for Global Scheduling Windows – WCA CEO Tom Moffat

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Tom Moffat, CEO of the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), addresses a critical issue in modern cricket—the need for Global Scheduling Windows to harmonize the expanding T20 league landscape with international cricket. Over the past 10–15 years, franchise leagues have...
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The Hundred’s Future: Poll Shows Strong Support for T20 Shift as Foreign Investors Buy In

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A recent poll conducted by cricexec among global cricket industry executives reveals a significant inclination towards modifying The Hundred's format. 66% advocated a switch to the more mainstream Twenty20 (T20) format, while only 34% prefer retaining the existing hundred-ball...
Podcast

South African Cricketers’ Association CEO Andrew Breetzke weighs in on BPL Scandal | cricexec podcast ep 11

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In today's episode of Business of Cricket Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Breetzke, CEO of the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) and Board Member of the World Cricketers' Association, to discuss a major controversy in the Bangladesh Premier...
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91% of Cricket Executives support ICC sanction removal for Bangladesh Premier League over non-payment

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The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is facing growing scrutiny over its persistent failure to pay players on time, with our recent cricexec industry poll revealing that 91% of cricket executives believe the league should lose its ICC-sanctioned status due...
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Willow TV broadening cricket’s North American reach with new initiatives

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Willow TV, the leading cricket broadcaster in North America, is breaking ground by launching new initiatives aimed at making cricket more accessible and engaging for fans. Under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Todd Myers, the company has introduced...
Interviews

MLC’s Unicorns: our bet on Shane Watson paid off

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Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan, owners of the San Francisco Unicorns, share insights into their bold decision to appoint Shane Watson as the head coach of the franchise. They reveal how the Major League Cricket (MLC) Season 1 marked...
Interviews

What Makes a Great Selector? Vengsarkar reveals approach

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Dilip Vengsarkar, legendary Indian cricketer and former Chairman of Selectors, shares his insights into what makes a great cricket selector. Reflecting on his tenure with the BCCI in the mid-2000s, he recounts his journey from leading talent spotters (2000-2004)...
Interviews

Coke Sponsoring Canadian Cricket: how it happened

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Rahul Srinivasan, CEO of Boundaries North, shares insights about Coca-Cola's partnership with cricket in Canada that he and his team secured. This was a monumental win for Cricket in Canada and Associate countries in general. Rahul reflects on the productive conversations...
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Cricket Industry deeply divided over Afghanistan competing in Champions Trophy

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The global cricket industry is extremely divided over whether the Afghanistan Men's team should be allowed to compete in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE in February and March. cricexec’s industry poll on the issue this week...
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