And what did the IPL feature?And having a group of established internationals including some of the greatest players of all time is more realistic?
I understand the implications of them possibly not wanting their names here but it's not un-crossable and I would certainly put my hand up to contact some of the people concerned. I'm sure people like Hingston, Rich Twyman and Markus would be fine with helping us out for a season.
Technically, yes, but in real life it couldn't.You could even just invite one squad over from one of those leagues, as our season runs during their offseason doesn't it?
Answered your own question.How is this a problem?
Blacks [blah] 9 players when their internationals are away [blah]
Point's not ridiculous you just didn't grasp what I was articulating. Merely was stating that the IPL is an example of:Your point is ridiculous. The IPL is a real life tournament that people, including us, participated in.
Show me a first class league anywhere in the world that has a team with Brian Lara, Shane Warne, Heath Streak, Shane Bond etc in it and I'll agree with you.
Just that in this case they'd be playing for one team not different teams.having a group of established internationals including some of the greatest players of all time
Screw you skippy.Answered your own question.
I didn't miss your point, but like I said the IPL is a real life tournament only included in Dev League for added enjoyment. In the context, if the IPL was changed from 20/20 to First Class and List-A (with 40 games in total, plus the 20/20 tournament they participated in) cricket I'm not sure Warne and Lara would be participating, among multiple others.Point's not ridiculous you just didn't grasp what I was articulating. Merely was stating that the IPL is an example of:
Just that in this case they'd be playing for one team not different teams.
Also, in the West Indies FC system a few years ago they invited Kenya to play and also India A.
Tbf, I don't think there's quite enough activity and enthusiasm for a 6th team just yet.The real problem with Heath's proposal for another CW team is that you need some experienced players to join the side as well as (probably) captain and VC so they don't lose by an innings every game. If there was a new team coming in I'd throw my support behind someone like Goughy or Cribb becoming the team captain (as I'm sure everyone would) but that sure does disrupt a side this close to a new season.
Tbf, if the activity rules were just a bit stricter, I doubt we have enough for five.Tbf, I don't think there's quite enough activity and enthusiasm for a 6th team just yet.
Yeah granted Twenty20's much shorter and less taxing on their bodies but if you pay them enough they'd play.I didn't miss your point, but like I said the IPL is a real life tournament only included in Dev League for added enjoyment. In the context, if the IPL was changed from 20/20 to First Class and List-A (with 40 games in total, plus the 20/20 tournament they participated in) cricket I'm not sure Warne and Lara would be participating, among multiple others.
India A and Kenya aren't retired all-time greats of the game. I could understand the BCCI wanting the players selected for India A getting as much cricket as possible, as well as the Kenyans.