Australian opener David Warner, who just signed a two-year contract with the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, has stated that the packed cricket schedule is becoming “tough” for the players.
Various new competitions and formats have emerged as a result of cricket’s increasing popularity around the world. The cricket governing bodies of several nations, including India, Australia, England, and South Africa, are paying close eye to the expanding market to ensure they are getting the most return on it. This is in addition to the International Cricket Council. Players now play far more matches than they did 10 or twenty years ago as a result of the repercussions. The players’ emotional and physical health is suffering due to the demanding cricket schedule.
Players are either quitting international cricket early or choosing to forego a specific format as a response to the problem. Recent instances include Trent Boult choosing to leave New Zealand’s central contract or Ben Stokes quitting ODIs.
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Australian opener David Warner brought up the same issue when he claimed that the cricket schedule for the coming years is “dangerous.” It is “tough” for players to play in so many games, he continued.
It’s going to be difficult. It’s very difficult at this level to try and compete in 80-90 games a year. That’s a lot of cricket, said Warner to the media. “The schedule looking for the next five years is scary. I am glad that I am at the back end because it’s very, very difficult. I am obviously with the family; a lot of guys have young families as well.
David Warner and Sydney Thunder agreed to a two-year contract on Sunday. After the conclusion of the January Sydney Test, he will join the Thunder. He may be available for as many as five regular-season games, including the summer’s second mega-Sydney Smash versus the Sixers, as well as the championship game.
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