Lancashire CEO Praises BCCI's Prioritisation of Domestic Cricket

Lancashire CEO Daniel Gidney lauded the BCCI's mandate requiring players to participate in domestic cricket, terming it 'fantastic prioritising.' Gidney criticized English players' agents for pushing players towards franchise leagues at the expense of traditional competitions. He called for increased player remuneration to protect the future of the English County Championship.

Lancashire CEO Daniel Gidney praised the BCCI's directive mandating participation in domestic cricket, calling it 'fantastic prioritising.' Gidney specifically highlighted the board's emphasis on preserving traditional competitions like Ranji and Duleep Trophy.

Gidney blamed English players' agents for prioritizing lucrative franchise leagues over county cricket, calling them a significant threat to the future of the English County Championship. 'Agents don't care about the county game,' Gidney remarked, urging a more open dialogue to address the issue.

Gidney suggested that increasing players' salaries could be a solution, recommending prize money hikes and higher domestic salaries to deter players from joining multiple T20 leagues. 'We need to support the championship by paying players more,' he stated, calling for a career balance that values first-class cricket.

(With inputs from agencies.)