UAE T20 League: David Warner to snub BBL? – David Warner is yet again likely to miss another edition of the upcoming 12th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). This time it is not due to national duty, but because he is likely to play the inaugural edition of the UAE T20 League set to be played in January 2023. The southpaw is also reportedly going to be paid a whopping AU$2.1 million for a period of three years. Warner is also currently seeking permission to play in the UAE T20 League. Follow UAE T20 League Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
As reported in the Australian, Warner is planning to snub BBL and instead play the newly-established T20 League.
Pretty simple for Warner. If he genuinely wants to play in new UAE league in peak Aust summer in January then he needs to retire from international cricket. CA would be making an extraordinary and unprecedented concession to give him an NOC unless he does that first
— Daniel Brettig 🏏 (@danbrettig) July 27, 2022
UAE T20 League: David Warner eyes mega money as Australia opener likely to snub in Big Bash League for a lucrative contract in UAE T20 League
David Warner to snub BBL? Why the former Australia captain is likely to play UAE T20 League instead?
- The Australia batter has not played BBL for seven years since last turning out in 2015.
- The southpaw is also banned from leading any sides in the T20 competition due to CA imposing a leadership ban due to his involvement in sandpaper gate.
- Things could be different in the UAE T20 league as the six franchises might be interested in giving a leadership role to Warner.
- Also, the UAE T20 league offers more money than BBL. The southpaw might feel he needs to support the family.
- Currently, CA have not given NOC to Warner to play UAE T20 League, but if they do, then soon a lot of Australians may follow Warner.
UAE T20 League: Three IPL teams have put money in the newly-formed UAE T20 League – After sweeping the CSA T20 league by bagging six teams, three IPL franchises have also put money into the UAE T20 League. Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals are the three franchises that have acquired UAE T20 League teams. Kolkata has also named the franchise Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
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