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CLT20-style World Club Championship 'on the cards', says ECB chief executive: 'That's the next logical step'
England and Wales Cricket Board CEO Richard Gould believes that a World Club Championship, which would be similar to the Champions League T20 that had hosted its last edition in 2014, would be the 'next logical step' and could become a reality in the near future. read more Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni bats against Yorkshire Carnegie at Durban's Kingsmead during the fourth season of the Champions League T20 in 2012. AFP It's been more than a decade since the Champions League T20 (CLT20) was last hosted, with cricket's answer to the UEFA Champions League in football having lasted a total of six editions between 2009 and 2014. And as is the case in the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians happen to be the most successful teams in CLT20 history with two titles each. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), however, is confident it can bring a CLT20-style tournament back into the cricketing calendar in the form of a revamped World Club Championship for the T20 format. Especially considering how T20 leagues have sprung up all over the globe with nearly every Full Member and even associates such as UAE hosting one of their own. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'That is on the cards. Without doubt, at some point, there will be a World Club Championship - for both men and women. That's the next logical step,' ECB Chief Executive told ESPNCricinfo. CLT20 'was ahead of its time', says ECB CEO Only a handful of cricket-playing nations besides India used to conduct T20 leagues around the time the CLT20 – which was jointly run by the BCCI, Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa – was in existence, Australia's Big Bash League and West Indies' Caribbean Premier League being the most notable examples during this time. The Pakistan Super League would come into existence shortly after the final CLT20 season and Sri Lanka (Lanka Premier League), England (The Hundred), South Africa (SA20), USA (Major League Cricket) as well as UAE (ILT20) would go on to establish their own leagues. Bangladesh Cricket Board too has been in existence for well over a decade now, but had somehow never featured in the tournament. The CLT20 had been plagued with issues from the very beginning; the inaugural edition was originally supposed to take place in 2008 but had to be postponed by a year due to the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. And what was to be the seventh edition of the tournament in 2015 was called off due to lack of interest from cricket fans despite providing more context to T20 leagues by having franchises from different parts of the world face each other instead of being limited to their own leagues. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'That tournament was ahead of its time. Commercially, it couldn't keep up with the expectations on it, but it was a really good event,' added Gould, who was CEO of Somerset when it participated in the inaugural edition in 2009.
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Champions League T20 to return as World Club Championship? ECB chief reacts
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is exploring the viability of a revamped World Club Championship for T20 cricket, after more than a decade since the final edition of the defunct Champions League T20 (CLT20). The final edition of the CLT20 took place in 2014 with CSK defeating KKR in the summit clash in Bengaluru. The tournament started 2009 before going defunct in 2014. advertisementSeveral countries have launched their own franchise leagues in the past few years, including England (The Hundred), South Africa (SA20), the UAE (ILT20) and the United States (MLC). In other sports as well, we have seen new club-based leagues come up with the FIFA Club World Cup being revamped and Rugby union getting ready to launch their own Club World Cup. Also Read: Pataudi Trophy renamed Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy for India vs England Tests: Report While the plans are still at an early stage, the ECB are interested in bringing in a CLT20-type tournament. Richard Gould, the board chief executive, told ESPNcricinfo that he feels that the Club Championship, for both men and women, could be the next logical step for the evolution of the sport. "That is on the cards," Gould said. "Without doubt, at some point, there will be a World Club Championship - for both men and women. That's the next logical step."advertisementThe CLT20 was run by the BCCI, Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa and was discontinued as the organisers said that its limited public following as the main reason behind the tournament's demise apart from the commercial aspect. However, Gould feels that the tournament was ahead of its time and was a really good event. "That tournament was ahead of its time," he said. "Commercially, it couldn't keep up with the expectations on it, but it was a really good event."The World Club Championship will require support from eight of the 10 IPL teams as they have investments in teams in other countries as well. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal had hinted that the BCCI could look into the Club Championship if it can create value for the game.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Annoyed! Anushka Sharma can't hide disappointment as Virat Kohli walks back
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli etched his name in the record books once again, notching up his 63rd IPL fifty during the 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants. With this knock, he overtook David Warner to become the player with the most half-centuries in IPL history, while his wife Anushka Sharma proudly cheered him on from the stands. Earlier, LSG put on a batting masterclass in the first innings, amassing a mammoth total of 227 runs. Skipper Rishabh Pant led the charge with a scintillating unbeaten 118 off 61 balls, laced with 11 fours and 8 sixes. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Chasing a daunting target, RCB's reply started on a strong note, thanks to a 61-run opening stand between Kohli and Phil Salt. Though Salt departed during the powerplay, Kohli kept up the momentum. He reached his fifty in the 10th over, also becoming the first batter to record 63 IPL half-centuries and crossing the 9000-run mark for RCB in T20s (including IPL and CLT20). Anushka Sharma was visibly delighted in the stands, applauding her husband's achievement with a glowing smile and claps. However, RCB's innings began to unravel after Kohli fell to Avesh Khan in the 12th over. Anushka's disappointed reaction was quickly caught on camera moments after Kohli's dismissal. Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone also departed cheaply, handing their wickets to William O'Rourke. With the match hanging in the balance, the onus shifted to Jitesh Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, and Romario Shepherd to guide Bengaluru home. Interestingly, RCB have already secured a spot in the playoffs, whereas LSG are out of contention. Still, a win in this match could give Bengaluru a shot at finishing in the top two. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
India Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
LSG vs RCB: Virat Kohli overtakes David Warner for most fifties in IPL history
Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Virat Kohli once again displayed his class in a run chase, hitting yet another fifty in the Indian Premier League. Chasing 228 runs in their final group-stage match of the tournament, Kohli led from the front with a 27-ball fifty at the Ekana Stadium on May was Kohli's 63nd fifty in the IPL, clearing David Warner's long-standing record of 62 fifties and making the record his own. With this knock, Kohli also crossed the 600-run mark for the fifth time in IPL history, a feat unmatched by any other 600-plus aggregate in a single edition5 - Virat Kohli (2013, 2016, 2023, 2024, 2025)4 - KL Rahul (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022)3 - Chris Gayle (2011, 2012, 2013)3 - David Warner (2016, 2017, 2019)advertisementKohli's innings was crucial for RCB, who were aiming to finish in the top two of the IPL 2025 points table. Securing a top-two finish would have given them an additional opportunity to reach the finals. Kohli has had a stellar IPL 2025 season. Especially in away matches, he has been a pillar of consistency, anchoring run chases with composure and class. During the group stage, Kohli scored eight fifties — the highest by any batter this on Tuesday, his innings was cut short shortly after reaching his milestone. He was dismissed by Avesh Khan, who caught him at long-off on the second ball of the 11th was the fourth RCB batter to head back to the pavilion. Despite a sensational start to their 228-run chase against Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants, RCB collapsed in the middle overs and failed to capitalise on the Kohli crosses 9000 T20 runsadvertisementVirat Kohli smashed several records on Tuesday while batting at the Ekana Stadium. He became the first player to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise. Kohli, who has been with RCB since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, needed just 24 runs heading into the game and got there with ease as his side made a solid start in their pursuit of the 228-run 9,000-run tally includes 8,579 runs in the IPL and 424 in the now-defunct Champions League T20 (CLT20), all for InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
IPL 2025: RCB's Virat Kohli first batter to complete 9000 T20 runs for one franchise
Virat Kohli added another remarkable chapter to his storied career on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter reached the milestone during their IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in who has been with RCB since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, needed just 24 runs heading into the game and got there with ease as his side made a solid start in their pursuit of the 228-run target. The 9,000-run tally includes 8,579 runs in the IPL and 424 in the now-defunct Champions League T20 (CLT20), all for LSG vs RCB Updates | While his IPL numbers are well known-he remains the leading run-scorer in the tournament's history-Kohli also left his mark in the CLT20. In 15 matches for RCB, he scored 424 runs at an average of 38.54 and a strike rate of 150.35, with two half-centuries. His highest score in the tournament was an unbeaten 84, and he remains RCB's top scorer in that competition as well.?? Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 27, 2025This milestone reflects more than just longevity. Kohli has been a constant presence in the RCB lineup for 17 seasons, a rare feat in a league known for frequent team changes. His performances have come across all conditions and against all opponents, often carrying the team's batting on his runs for a team in Men's T20sadvertisement9004* - Virat Kohli for RCB6060 - Rohit Sharma for MI5934 - James Vince for Hampshire5528 - Suresh Raina for CSK5314 - MS Dhoni for CSKAs IPL 2025 rolls on, Kohli is closing in on another major milestone-9,000 runs in the IPL alone. But for now, becoming the first player to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single team cements his place as one of the game's RCB and their fans, it's yet another reminder of what Kohli has meant to the franchise-not just a prolific run-scorer, but the heartbeat of the team for nearly two decades. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune In IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
