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'Bhai isme kya logic hai?' - Fans react as Apex Cricket Council reported to limit overseas signings for franchises to 'protect' Test Cricket

Apex Cricket Council are reportedly set to limit overseas signing by franchises to protect Test cricket. Here's how fans reacted.

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The Apex Cricket Council took a bold step by trying to limit the number of overseas signings by franchises to protect Test Cricket. The first big hint at franchise Cricket eating up the Test structure was the contract situation of Jason Roy who gave up on his contract with the Cricket Board of England and Wales to sign a multi-million-dollar deal with Major League Cricket’s franchise – LA Knight Riders.

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As reported by the British news agency, The Telegraph, the Apex Council is set to comply with IPL’s rule of playing just four overseas players in the Playing XI. In addition, the franchises will have to pay a fixed fee to the national boards for every player signed, ensuring a regular flow of revenue for Cricket boards. Reportedly this fixed fee could be a standard 10% of the player’s fee.

Apparently, these rules are in accordance to make sure Test Cricket is protected. However, a lot of fans had varying opinions of Twitter. While some pointed out the problems of T20 specialists, some talked of how Indian players aren’t allowed to play franchise cricket anywhere other than IPL, and even then deserving players do not find opportunities in the Test structure.

Australia won the World Test Championship Final 2021-23 against India

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Talking of Test Cricket, the final of the World Test Championship for the cycle 2021-23 just concluded with Australia becoming the latest crowned champions of the game’s longest format. As such, the Kangaroos also become the team to win the major trophies of all three formats. The final game featured India and Australia. Notably, this was the second consecutive final for India and also their second consecutive final defeat.

In the end, India lost by a massive margin of 209 runs in the first session of Day 5. Australia rode on centuries by Travis Head and Steve Smith to post 469 in their first innings. India could only manage 296, conceding 173-run first innings lead. Australia added another 270 to set India a target of 444. Of which, India could only score 234 before being bundled out.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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