The fan following of cricket is very high all over the world. There are many cricketers who have a huge fan following and many people consider these players as their idol. Talking about India, the Indian Premier League is one of the most successful franchise league cricket in the world.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has given a shocking statement about cricket. According to Shahid Afridi, cricket has been made a business instead of a game. ICC T20 World Cup is also being played at this time. Let us tell you, this tournament is being hosted by West Indies and USA.

Shahid Afridi told on the 180 Not Out podcast, ‘Look, money has come and things have changed. Cricket has now become a business. Earlier it was just a game but now it is being seen as a complete business. Leagues are being held all over the world. The truth is that the Indian Premier League has opened the eyes of all the leagues and there is a lot of money in limited overs cricket as well.’

Money is coming and being given to the players: Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi further said, ‘Earlier there was a lot of money in county cricket too but it was a 6-month long season and the red ball was also included in it. I think there is money in every league but now it has become a complete business. Money is coming and is being given to the players. Because of this, a lot of enthusiasm is being seen among the players even though they are not playing for their country. The good thing is that they are getting opportunities in different leagues.’

Because of the Indian Premier League, many franchise league cricket has started all over the world. In the Indian Premier League 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders included Mitchell Starc in their team for Rs 24.75 crore. Starc has become the most expensive player of this tournament. Not only this, Sunrisers Hyderabad included Australia’s experienced fast bowler Pat Cummins in their team for Rs 20.5 crore.