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Euro T20 Slam - Inaugural 2019 edition postponed
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All about money these leagues - its like opening shops 24x7
Organizational nightmare - ICC needs to have a clear policy on these.
Organizational nightmare - ICC needs to have a clear policy on these.
Abdullah719
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FICA Comments on Postponed Euro T20 Slam and Non-Payment Issues in Domestic T20 Leagues
Following the postponement of the Euro T20 Slam that was scheduled for later this month, FICA Executive Chairman Tony Irish said:
“Clearly this is a disappointing outcome for the players, fans, administrators and the game across three countries given the expectation raised around the event. We will continue to work with the Scottish Cricketers’ Association (SCA), Irish Cricketers’ Association (ICA), players and agents, to support players, and assess any potential recourse open to them. Some players had foregone other opportunities to commit to the league, and we also believe the league has an obligation to players to demonstrate some goodwill given the expectation created, especially if there is a genuine plan to go ahead with the event in the future.”
“FICA had been in the process of assisting SCA, ICA and the players to put in place some basic contractual protections, in particular relating to player payments specific to the Euro T20 Slam. What has happened now simply emphasises the need for these protections.”
“Separately, FICA is also aware of numerous cases of players not being paid what is owed to them under their playing contracts for other previously completed domestic T20 leagues.”
“In FICA's 2018/19 global player surveys of almost 400 current men's and women's professional players from across FICA affiliated countries, more than 34% of players said they had experienced late payment or non-payment under a cricket contract.”
"Sadly examples of breach of contract and non-payment of players are becoming more prevalent in the game around the world. This should not be allowed to develop into an acceptable practice in any area of the cricket industry”.
"Cricket regulates players globally in a number of areas and players are subject to numerous onerous global codes and regulations. Many of these play an important role for the sport. However, the players also play a critical role for the sport globally, and it's time for enforceable protections to be put in place for players too. They should not be left to exercise leverage or litigate in various part of the world to enforce basic contractual rights, especially when they’ve delivered the value that they’ve been contracted for. Like employees in all other industries, players make life decisions based on what is owed to them."
"This is an issue that we are working in global regulations discussions with the ICC and member Boards and FICA has proposed proactive solutions to non-payment issues. We will continue to advocate for appropriate protections to form part of the game's regulatory framework, including minimum contract standards, payment enforcement mechanisms, and a fit for purpose dispute resolution body. There is precedent for similar measures in progressive sports around the world."
"In the meantime, we will monitor these issues across the game and focus, and where necessary shine a light, on instances where this practice is clearly taking place.
Following the postponement of the Euro T20 Slam that was scheduled for later this month, FICA Executive Chairman Tony Irish said:
“Clearly this is a disappointing outcome for the players, fans, administrators and the game across three countries given the expectation raised around the event. We will continue to work with the Scottish Cricketers’ Association (SCA), Irish Cricketers’ Association (ICA), players and agents, to support players, and assess any potential recourse open to them. Some players had foregone other opportunities to commit to the league, and we also believe the league has an obligation to players to demonstrate some goodwill given the expectation created, especially if there is a genuine plan to go ahead with the event in the future.”
“FICA had been in the process of assisting SCA, ICA and the players to put in place some basic contractual protections, in particular relating to player payments specific to the Euro T20 Slam. What has happened now simply emphasises the need for these protections.”
“Separately, FICA is also aware of numerous cases of players not being paid what is owed to them under their playing contracts for other previously completed domestic T20 leagues.”
“In FICA's 2018/19 global player surveys of almost 400 current men's and women's professional players from across FICA affiliated countries, more than 34% of players said they had experienced late payment or non-payment under a cricket contract.”
"Sadly examples of breach of contract and non-payment of players are becoming more prevalent in the game around the world. This should not be allowed to develop into an acceptable practice in any area of the cricket industry”.
"Cricket regulates players globally in a number of areas and players are subject to numerous onerous global codes and regulations. Many of these play an important role for the sport. However, the players also play a critical role for the sport globally, and it's time for enforceable protections to be put in place for players too. They should not be left to exercise leverage or litigate in various part of the world to enforce basic contractual rights, especially when they’ve delivered the value that they’ve been contracted for. Like employees in all other industries, players make life decisions based on what is owed to them."
"This is an issue that we are working in global regulations discussions with the ICC and member Boards and FICA has proposed proactive solutions to non-payment issues. We will continue to advocate for appropriate protections to form part of the game's regulatory framework, including minimum contract standards, payment enforcement mechanisms, and a fit for purpose dispute resolution body. There is precedent for similar measures in progressive sports around the world."
"In the meantime, we will monitor these issues across the game and focus, and where necessary shine a light, on instances where this practice is clearly taking place.
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Euro T20 Slam update
The Board heard an update from the recently-held Euro T20 Slam Board Meeting. No definitive decision has been taken at the moment regarding the 2020 event, however a decision will be made at the next Cricket Ireland Board meeting in June.
Warren Deutrom said about the Euro T20 Slam:
“We’ve said all along that we will do what we can to give the event the best chance of succeeding. After the postponed 2019 event, all participating Boards, operational and funding partners were getting back on track to see an inaugural staging in 2020, with a window agreed that suited the three participating Boards. COVID-19 has obviously raised numerous unanticipated challenges, and we are now nearing a crucial decision time. We expect a final decision on the 2020 event to be made in June.”
The Board heard an update from the recently-held Euro T20 Slam Board Meeting. No definitive decision has been taken at the moment regarding the 2020 event, however a decision will be made at the next Cricket Ireland Board meeting in June.
Warren Deutrom said about the Euro T20 Slam:
“We’ve said all along that we will do what we can to give the event the best chance of succeeding. After the postponed 2019 event, all participating Boards, operational and funding partners were getting back on track to see an inaugural staging in 2020, with a window agreed that suited the three participating Boards. COVID-19 has obviously raised numerous unanticipated challenges, and we are now nearing a crucial decision time. We expect a final decision on the 2020 event to be made in June.”
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DUBLIN – The Board of the Euro T20 Slam has re-confirmed its commitment to the competition, but now plans launch the event in 2021 rather than 2020 given the ongoing uncertainty created by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Positive talks over recent months between organisers, financial backers and cricket boards (Ireland, Scotland and Netherlands) had provided a glimmer of hope that the competition may see a launch in 2020 – with each of the three cricket boards identifying a fixture window to hold the event. However, continued uncertainty around the impacts of COVID-19 on international travel, quarantine requirements and the status of fan attendance at matches has scuppered plans for the current season.
Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive at Cricket Ireland, said:
“We had been discussing in recent weeks alternative arrangements to get the competition started – single venue, reduced team and player pool, a shorter competition – and, given the speed with which we set up the Tri-series between the three Boards in Dublin last September, we felt confident to leave the decision as late as possible to give ourselves the best chance to make it work. However, we have now run out of road, particularly with the Irish Government’s recent decision to delay the next stage of relaxing its restrictions to August 10th and the Slam Board reluctantly reached the conclusion that the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and compromises being made to the original objectives did not make it a viable start in 2020.”
“Prudent measures had to be taken, as to proceed now – only to have to pull the plug later due to a resurgent pandemic or unfavourable changes in playing or travel conditions – would risk the feasibility of the project. By making this decision now, the Board has reduced all parties exposure to risk and – speaking from a Cricket Ireland perspective – removed any financial exposure at a time when financial headwinds are already a challenge.”
“I believe we have made, and will continue to make, decisions that give the concept the best chance to succeed, including being prudent in not proceeding if the circumstances aren’t right. The three participating cricket boards have also made it clear that the competition must deliver on the original objectives of providing high-quality cricket experiences for our players – that is the reason we set out on this road initially. Even if it takes until the third time of asking, we still very much believe in the viability, purpose and interest in a European T20 franchise concept, and will continue to do our best to bring it to fruition.”
Positive talks over recent months between organisers, financial backers and cricket boards (Ireland, Scotland and Netherlands) had provided a glimmer of hope that the competition may see a launch in 2020 – with each of the three cricket boards identifying a fixture window to hold the event. However, continued uncertainty around the impacts of COVID-19 on international travel, quarantine requirements and the status of fan attendance at matches has scuppered plans for the current season.
Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive at Cricket Ireland, said:
“We had been discussing in recent weeks alternative arrangements to get the competition started – single venue, reduced team and player pool, a shorter competition – and, given the speed with which we set up the Tri-series between the three Boards in Dublin last September, we felt confident to leave the decision as late as possible to give ourselves the best chance to make it work. However, we have now run out of road, particularly with the Irish Government’s recent decision to delay the next stage of relaxing its restrictions to August 10th and the Slam Board reluctantly reached the conclusion that the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and compromises being made to the original objectives did not make it a viable start in 2020.”
“Prudent measures had to be taken, as to proceed now – only to have to pull the plug later due to a resurgent pandemic or unfavourable changes in playing or travel conditions – would risk the feasibility of the project. By making this decision now, the Board has reduced all parties exposure to risk and – speaking from a Cricket Ireland perspective – removed any financial exposure at a time when financial headwinds are already a challenge.”
“I believe we have made, and will continue to make, decisions that give the concept the best chance to succeed, including being prudent in not proceeding if the circumstances aren’t right. The three participating cricket boards have also made it clear that the competition must deliver on the original objectives of providing high-quality cricket experiences for our players – that is the reason we set out on this road initially. Even if it takes until the third time of asking, we still very much believe in the viability, purpose and interest in a European T20 franchise concept, and will continue to do our best to bring it to fruition.”
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