Despite the long format’s Bazball evolution, it is T20 that is rapidly growing around the world with the number of franchise tournaments soaring. Attracting young fans and players has been a key focus of the England and Wales Cricket Board, firstly with the launch of All Stars and Dynamos, and then with the inaugural Hundred event in 2021, while Test cricket has increasingly been seen as a game for the purists. The success of the Indian Premier League, which begins a new season on 22 March, has captivated the young native population, while its influence has spread further afield.
Speaking at a crossover cricket and baseball event, Buttler explained the differences between red-ball and white-ball cricket to former Major League Baseball player Chase Utley. He said: “T20 cricket, which is the short format, only started in 2003.
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