Former West Indies cricket captain Clive Lloyd has spoken out on the exodus of players from national duties to the lucrative world of franchise T20 cricket. Lloyd, who led the team to victory in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups, believes that modern-day cricketers deserve to be appropriately rewarded for their efforts on the pitch. He cites the example of cricketers who joined Kerry Packer years ago due to concerns over insufficient compensation. However, Lloyd has called for players to prioritize their national duties over financial gain. The West Indies cricket team has seen several high-profile players, such as Kieron Pollard, opt for franchise T20 cricket over representing their nation. Lloyd believes this has resulted in the loss of valuable players who need to be groomed to perform at their best on the international stage. He suggests giving players a designated window to compete in the Indian Premier League (IPL) while appreciating that the sport, like basketball and football, deserves to offer substantial financial rewards to its top athletes. Lloyd stated that the best-case scenario would be one where players choose to play for their country because they passionately desire to do so.
Clive Lloyd Discusses Impact of West Indies Players Joining T20 Leagues
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