In recent years, several countries have launched short-format cricket leagues, including The Hundred in England, SA20 in South Africa, ILT20 in the UAE, and MLC in the United States. The England and Wales Cricket Board is now exploring club competitions, following examples set by football and rugby.
"That is on the cards," Gould said, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo. "Without doubt, at some point, there will be a World Club Championship - for both men and women. That's the next logical step."
That Tournament Was Ahead of Its Time - Richard Gould on Champions League T20
Richard Gould, Somerset’s chief executive during the inaugural Champions League T20 in 2009, recalled their opening win against IPL champions Deccan Chargers. He described the tournament as ahead of its time but added that it fell short of commercial expectations.
The ECB did not play an active role in managing the CLT20, and English teams missed the last two editions because they conflicted with the County Championship finals. One of the main obstacles in reviving a similar tournament is scheduling it within cricket’s already crowded international calendar.
Definitely We Can Look at That - IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal
Arun Dhumal, the IPL chairman, told ESPNcricinfo last month, "If it creates value for cricket at a global stage, definitely we can look at that."
Last year, Guyana introduced the Global Super League, featuring five teams from different T20 leagues. The upcoming second edition will include champions from Australia’s Big Bash League, New Zealand’s Super Smash, and the UAE’s ILT20.
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