The Independent Voice of West Indies Cricket

No, no, Mr President

Sun, Sep 7, '14

by TONY BECCA

Commentary

The franchise system in sports is a master idea, and there is no doubt about it. The system brings more equality into sports - more balance, evenly matched teams, and better competition.

It also brings big business into sports and, therefore, more professionalism into sports, and probably even more importantly, it brings more money, much more money, into sports, writes Tony Becca.

But he also states that "West Indies cricket and franchising do not go hand in hand, and it seems, cannot go hand in hand for these few but very important reasons."

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