Imagine a cricket league owned by the very legends who once graced the pitch! BBC's Stumped podcast reveals the exciting launch of a European T20 League, a venture backed by none other than former Australian captain Steve Waugh. But why is a cricket icon investing in a new league?
In this episode, Waugh joins Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon, and Charu Sharma to discuss his foray into franchise cricket. The league also boasts Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan as a co-founder, who envisions it becoming the world's largest T20 league. With the men's T20 World Cup approaching in Sri Lanka and India, the podcast crew assesses the tournament's prospects amidst political tensions and injuries. Can India defend their title with a vastly different squad from 2024?
And here's a fun fact: Steve Smith, the Australian batting sensation, emulated Waugh's feat of scoring two centuries in the same test in England, a record that stood since 1997! But will Smith's success in the upcoming World Cup match Waugh's legendary achievements? Only time will tell.
Listen to this captivating episode on BBC Sounds, and explore the world of cricket, where legends become investors and the game continues to evolve. But beware; the cricket fever might just sweep you off your feet!
