Franchise cricket is one of the biggest changes that the game of cricket has seen. With the kind of talent teams have, they want to examine each and every emerging player and league cricket is making it easier for them. Due to the popularity of franchise cricket, more leagues are being introduced and one of the regular features of these leagues is Chris Lynn who has signed a unique deal which will allow him to play both BBL & UAE’s T20 League.
Chris Lynn cracks a unique deal
Chris Lynn is known for his power-hitting prowess and that’s the reason why the teams in franchise cricket want to have him on their teams. He is the highest-run scorer in the Big Bash League and after he was released by the Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Strikers became his new home. Interestingly, the right-handed batsman has cracked a unique deal which gives him permission to play for Strikers and also participates in International T20 League.
UAE’s T20 League known as International League T20 is going to have its first-ever edition commence from January 2023 with six teams competing. It is to note that Cricket Australia has given Chris Lynn permission to represent Adelaide Strikers for 11 out of their 14 league games and then fly to UAE for his participation in the ILT20. “Cricket Australia welcomes the Adelaide Strikers’ signing of Chris Lynn for 11 out of 14 games in the upcoming season,” a spokesperson of Cricket Australia said.
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When one looks at it, it is a one-of-a-kind deal that Chris Lynn has cracked as the batsman has signed a part-season deal with the Strikers. It is also a refreshing step from Cricket Australia which could have easily denied Lynn permission to be a part of another league when their own league is in action. With the advent of so many leagues around the world, it is really going to be tough for the franchises to get the players they want which will make for an interesting and exciting battle for sure.