Virat Kohli joins BBL talks, which have heated up after Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg spoke. The CA head said Kohli playing in the Big Bash League could happen soon. But several big hurdles need clearing before Indian players can join overseas T20 leagues.
What Did Cricket Australia Chief Say About Kohli?
Todd Greenberg expressed excitement about the possibility of Virat Kohli joins BBL in future. Ravichandran Ashwin retired and might play BBL, which opened doors for similar discussions now. Greenberg believes having Kohli would make the BBL one of the world’s top leagues.
“In the short to medium term, I think it is realistic over time,” Greenberg said on Virat Kohli’s BBL participation.
“We’re going to keep the dialogue open. Ravichandran Ashwin’s coming is a really important moment for the BBL, and it will highlight the strength, I think, of bringing Indian players into the league,” he added.
The CA chief knows getting Indian stars requires major rule changes from the BCCI first. Right now Indian players under BCCI contracts can’t play foreign leagues at all. They must retire from international and domestic cricket to play the BBL or other leagues.
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Why Can’t Virat Kohli Join BBL Right Now?
BCCI rules stop contracted Indian players from participating in overseas T20 competitions currently. Kohli earns massive money from IPL playing for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru every season. Walking away from that paycheck makes zero financial sense for him or anyone else.
Virat Kohli joins BBL only if the league gets privatised, which hasn’t happened yet. Greenberg mentioned privatisation could change everything, similar to leagues in South Africa and England. Private ownership brings more money, allowing BBL to compete with IPL salaries potentially.
Pakistani players will feature in the upcoming BBL season after getting NOCs from PCB. Their board allows players to participate in foreign leagues, unlike the BCCI’s strict policy currently.
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Can BBL Attract Top Indian Players Soon?
BBL introduced a new 6-a-side smash series to attract bigger audiences and viewership numbers. Greenberg wants the best players in the world competing in the BBL every season. But Virat Kohli joins BBL remains a distant dream unless the BCCI softens its stance completely.
The league needs privatisation first before making serious offers to Indian superstars like Kohli. Until then, these talks stay as just speculation without any real possibility of happening.
