UAE Introduces New Cricket Format 90-Ninety Bash
Well,
after watching 50 overs games, the officials reduced cricket to 20 overs, which
genuinely entertained the fans. Later it was reduced to 10 overs players, and
recently the Cricket Council of England and Wales proposed a 100-ball format.
Now the United Arab Emirates has developed another form, called 90-Ninety bash.
The
UAE has introduced a new cricket format called 90-90ty bash, which is a 90-ball
cricket game. The first season of this format will take place in Sharjah next
year, with the approval of the Cricket Council of the Emirates.
The
format was introduced by Abdul Rahman Bukhatir, Salman Iqbal and Imran
Chaudhry. Iqbal is the owner of the Pakistani Super League franchise, Karachi
Kings. The inaugural edition will be held under the watchful eye of the
Emirates Cricket Board (BCE), according to the tournament press release.
According
to the tournament press release: "The proposed format for 90-Ninety will
be shorter than Twenty20. It aims to make each contest clean, nervous and
action-packed. And also, for keeping the importance of cricket skills at the
heart of its success. "
The
league is expected to showcase the biggest names in the cricket world alongside
exciting new talent that will be the perfect entertainment recipe for cricket
fans. The UAE has always encouraged such tournaments, which are unique, and
entertainment is their only motto. But, unfortunately, the fans didn't like it.
The
UAE had already introduced the T10 league last year. However, it was heavily
criticised as it was an alteration of the real cricket game. England also
launched The Hundred, which has also been criticised.
Well,
it would be interesting to see how fans will receive the tournament. The
concept is undoubtedly impressive, but can they organize it without being in
the middle of matches? We have to wait and see.
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