‘Silly’ League Formats Has RCB and India Star Searching For Logic | Cricket News

Veteran Indian cricket group wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik criticised the format of sure cricket leagues world wide the place there are six groups competing however 4 of them get to maneuver to the knockout phases. Karthik, who additionally performs for Royal Challengers Bangalore within the Indian Premier League, took to Twitter to share his ideas and expressed his displeasure with such codecs. While he didn’t take any names, the continued Major League Cricket (MLC) follows an identical format and so does the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Both leagues observe an identical format because the IPL however have fewer groups compared.

“You know what do I find SILLY these days. In a 6 team tournament if you are going to have 4 teams in the playoffs and I am talking about leagues happening around the world. I mean, come on. Any views on this!!” he tweeted.

You know what do I discover SILLY lately

In a 6 group match if you will have 4 groups within the playoffs and Iam speaking about leagues occurring world wide

I imply , come on

Any views on this !!#CricketTwitter

— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 24, 2023

Following his submit, a person prompt that in case of a league of six groups, the group stage topper has go straight to the ultimate whereas the second and third groups can play a qualifier to resolve the second finalist – a course of that was adopted within the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023.

Karthik agreed with the person and stated that such a situation will enhance the standard of matches through the league stage of the competitions.

I fairly agree with this . Fair play .

Like the way it was through the WPL. makes a whole lot of sense .

Also I really feel there might be a definite distinction within the high quality of matches within the league stage if this format is utilized. #emotions #CricketTwitter https://t.co/pRuiNFGydy

— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 24, 2023

“I quite agree with this. Fair play. Like how it was during the WPL. makes a lot of sense. Also I feel there will be a distinct difference in the quality of matches in the league stage if this format is applied,” he responded.