Year in review: 2025’s top cricket industry stories #21-#30

We’re counting down the biggest cricket industry stories of the year.

Below are #21 to #30

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Year in review: 2025’s top cricket industry stories #41-#50

Year in review: 2025’s top cricket industry stories #31-#40

#30: PSL starts process to expand by two teams, including roadshows in London and New York

PSL expansion plans gain momentum as PCB evaluates new team additions (Oct 23)

PSL expansion draws investor interest at London roadshow (Dec 11)

PCB sets reserve price for new PSL teams ahead of franchise expansion as interested parties emerge (Dec 1)

PCB boosts PSL 11 prize money as Chairman Mohsin Naqvi promises major rewards for franchises (Nov 24)

From Fifth Avenue to franchise gold: inside the Pakistan Super League’s New York power play (Dec 16)

PSL confirms 2026 expansion to eight teams — what it means for fan growth and league revenue (May 4)

#29: Virat retires from red ball, but Virat and Rohit’s ODI World Cup 2027 ambitions dominate headlines

Dhumal urges Virat Kohli to reconsider Test retirement — with an RCB twist (Jun 3)

Virat Kohli draws county interest for red-ball stint in England after Test retirement (May 19)

BCCI signals tougher selection path for Kohli and Rohit as domestic ODI participation becomes mandatory (Nov 13)

Virat Kohli surges in ICC rankings as Saim Ayub returns to No. 1; Harshit Rana reprimanded in Ranchi (Dec 4)

Why India’s greats insist Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must lead the charge to 2027 World Cup (Oct 29)

BCCI divided on whether to keep Kohli and Rohit in top contracts (Mar 26)

Cricket Australia plans Kohli–Rohit tribute and send-off during India tour (Jun 8)

#28: Saudi Arabia’s involcement with cricket: losts of speculation and some moves

Cummins and Head reject AU$10 million (approx. US$6.6 million) offers to leave Australian cricket for T20 leagues (Oct 9)

Saudi Arabia launches World Cricket Festival 2025, with franchise leagues in the pipeline (Sep 11)

Inside Saudi Arabia’s Secret $500M Cricket Ambition—Game Changer or Pipe Dream? (Mar 17)

Saudi Arabia launches Dunes Legends League in continued bid to become cricket hub (Oct 20)

United front: BCCI and ECB join forces to block Saudi-backed T20 league as cricket’s geopolitical battle heats up (Jun 26)

Saudi Arabia and FairBreak to launch landmark women’s T20 league with top global players in 2026 (Dec 1)

DP World ILT20 partners with Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation to host matches and grow cricket in the Kingdom (Oct 1)

Saudi Arabia and U.S. cricket bodies unite to build global grassroots pipeline (Aug 20)

Cricket’s power struggle: why Saudi Arabia’s Global T20 League faces opposition from ECB and others (Mar 19)

#27: Roger Binny replaced by Mithun Minhas as BCCI President

Mithun Manhas elected BCCI president unopposed; key committee changes announced (Sep 27)

Unanimous verdict expected for Presidency as BCCI prepares for AGM (Sep 15)

Rajeev Shukla appointed interim BCCI President as Roger Binny steps down (Sep 1)

Race heats up for next BCCI President as power talks intensify in Delhi (Sep 19)

Rajeev Shukla files nomination to remain BCCI Vice President as Mithun Manhas poised for presidency (Sep 23)

Mithun Manhas emerges as surprise frontrunner for BCCI President after high-stakes Delhi talks (Sep 22)

#26: ILT20 and SA20 continue their strong growth

“Leagues take years to mature but ILT20 has grown tremendously,” says Waqar Younis (Dec 17)

SA20 smashes records in Season 3 with growing crowds and viewership (May 29)

DP World ILT20 Development Tournament key to UAE cricket growth, says CEO David White (Aug 26)

“DP World ILT20 is helping spread the game globally,” says Shoaib Malik on league’s impact and unique format (Dec 24)

UAE players becoming match-winners in ILT20, says Daren Ganga on league’s growing regional impact (Dec 28)

#25: BPL tries to clean up act, faces issues

Four foreign companies express interest in organizing Bangladesh Premier League: BCB (Jul 30)

BPL 2026 in crisis as teams miss bank guarantee deadline, leaving season in doubt (Nov 20)

Alex Marshall Joins BCB to Lead Anti-Corruption Overhaul; Hemming Takes on Turf Management Role (Aug 12)

#24: IPL 2026 Mini-Auction features domestic player paydays

The IPL 2026 auction that changed the game: When uncapped players became cricket millionaires (Dec 17)

IPL 2026 mini-auction likely around December 15, with retention deadline set for November 15 (Oct 13)

IPL 2026 auction likely to move overseas, with Abu Dhabi emerging as frontrunner (Nov 3)

IPL valuation declines for second straight year as gaming crackdown and media shake-up hit ecosystem (Oct 16)

IPL 2026 auction list cut to 350 players as de Kock headlines surprise entries (Dec 10)

Dinesh Karthik reveals intense and thrilling IPL auction build‑up, says it could be a 10‑part TV series (Dec 11)

#23: CWI announces World Cup 2024 windfall, but small-economy challenges remain

$1.66 Billion Windfall: CWI President says 2024 T20 World Cup changed the Caribbean forever (Mar 28)

CWI CEO Chris Dehring floats interesting strategy to compete in face of $3 bn revenue gap vs India (Mar 4)

Clive Lloyd and West Indies legends push back on ICC plans, demand fairer revenue share (Aug 14)

CWI president Shallow issues urgent call for investment and reform: “We are not putting enough into our cricket” (Aug 7)

#22: CPL continues long-term growth with breakout league and sponsorship success

How the CPL built a sponsor-powered league for the Caribbean — and what the rest of cricket can learn from it (Oct 15)

CPL and WCPL 2025 broadcast partners revealed, bringing Caribbean cricket to fans worldwide (Aug 13)

Building a cricket carnival: how CPL put the Caribbean first and made it work – guest post by CEO Pete Russell (Aug 14)

Exclusive: How Pete Russell and the CPL are reshaping Caribbean cricket through the Breakout League (Jun 16)

#21: Cricket Australia considering sale of stakes in Big Bash League franchises

Cricket Australia considers Big Bash League expansion to New Zealand and beyond (Oct 13)

Industry leaders overwhelmingly back Big Bash League expansion to New Zealand: cricexec poll (Oct 21)

Cricket Australia weighs Big Bash sell-off amid private investment boom and ECB’s windfall from The Hundred (Jul 29)