Adam Gilchrist in action for the Kings XI Punjab. AFP PHOTO/RAVEENDRAN Source: RAVEENDRAN / AFP
ADAM Gilchrist has called for Australia's Big Bash League to replicate the Indian Premier League by having our biggest names available for the Twenty20 tournament.
Gilchrist, who will be part of Channel 10's commentary team for the BBL, believes continued growth of the domestic Twenty20 extravaganza is reliant on finding a window that allows Australia's Test stars to take part.
Administrators originally hoped to have them available for the majority of the tournament when designing the BBL, but face continued scheduling headaches.
Cricket Australia will not shift the iconic Boxing Day and New Year's Tests, however the same holiday period is also viewed as the most lucrative for the BBL.
Gilchrist, who played six seasons in the IPL for Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab, said while the Indian Twenty20 competition attracted big overseas names, its true strength was the fact the host nation's biggest names all took part.
"I know it's very difficult to schedule, but in time it would be great to see more and more opportunity for our Australian heroes to be playing with and against each other,'' he said.
Michael Clarke hasn't played a significant part in the BBL. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: News Limited
"I think that would add to the intrigue. It would be brilliant to have our national stars playing. That is the feature of the IPL.
"The international cricketers bolster that tournament and have always been very lucky to be invited to play in it. But the key is the Indian stars all play in it and they love seeing their own up against their own.''
Gilchrist, the No.1 ticketholder for the Perth Scorchers, was adamant Twenty20 cricket was as skilful and tactically nuanced as Test cricket.
Shane Warne was a massive drawcard for Melbourne Stars. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: News Limited
"The mind battles and the mental challenges are on par with Test cricket. The only thing is you've got less time to think, therefore the decision-making process is even more important,'' he said.
"I'd love the purists to come and have a look at a game of T20.
"Tactically it is so challenging as a captain. It really is. And as a bowler. And as a batsman.
"It's almost like a staring competition where the first one who blinks is out. You've got to show real character and courage and precise decision making to get it right.
"Don't compare them. Just come and appreciate the cricket. Appreciate the spectacle.''
Twelve months ago the record-breaking wicketkeeper predicted the demise of one-day international cricket following the 2015 Wold Cup to be held in Australia an New Zealand.
But Gilchrist now believes all three forms of the game will survive.
"I was umming and aghing about one-day cricket, but I'll admit I've probably changed my tune a little bit on that,'' he said.
"I think there's definitely room for three formats. The evidence of one-day cricket that I've seen all around the world in the last 12 months tells me that there's an interest there, a hunger there from patrons and viewers to watch the cricket.
"I believe, if it's well administrated, all three formats can survive and function well. It's just a case of not having too much of any of them.''
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