The rise of T10 leagues | Pros and cons of the format

After its inception in 2017, T10 cricket has been a topic for debate in the cricketing community. Some say that it is just a swing-and-a-miss sport, while others think that the T10 format can go a long way in making cricket popular globally. 

The rise of the T-10 format has had many leagues introduced around the world, such as the Abu Dhabi T-10 League, Qatar T-10 league, European Cricket League, The hundred, and The 6ixty. With the T-10 format becoming more popular day by day, here are the 

Pros & Cons of the T10 format

Pros of T10 cricket

- Making cricket popular globally

Many associate nations are in favor of the T-10 format as it can attract new fans. With the rise of T-20 cricket, countries like Afghanistan, UAE, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Namibia have come up the ranks. So with the rise of T-10 cricket, ICC can enter into the North American, South American, and Eastern European markets and make cricket more popular.

- Better entertainment

 The maiden T-10 league played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium saw 15,200 fans attend the match. So despite the format, fans want to see batsman smash sixes and fours all over the ground.

- A way to enter the Olympics

Due to its short duration, multiple T-10 matches can be played at the same venue. So the event can be finished within a week's time, which can fit into an Olympic time frame. Cricketers like Virender Sehwag, Eoin Morgan, and Andre Russel have supported the T-10 format and have said it is the perfect format to be played at the Olympics.

Cons of T10 cricket

- Lack of players involvement: Due to its shorter format, many players won't get the chance to bat or bowl, making the match just centered around a few players.

 - Batsman dominant format: Since bowlers can only bowl 2 overs, some have questioned the purpose of bowlers in the T-10 format and due to the flat pitches and small boundaries, the game will just be a one-sided slogfest where the bowlers don't have anything to play for.

- Saturation of cricket: With 12 months of non-stop cricket going on, which includes T20 franchise cricket and the international schedule, adding another format will make the game feel saturated and not feel special anymore.

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