5 reasons why the Big Bash League can challenge the Indian Premier League

#2 Presence of stars

Andre Russell in full flow

While it is true that the BBL is not as lucrative as the IPL due to the absence of so many Indian stars, the former has still done well and has been able to attract the best players from other nations. The stars from all over the world, if available, are part of the teams. In addition to that, Pakistani players, who are no longer part of the IPL, feature in the BBL and that is definitely one edge that the league has over its Indian rivals.

Considering the fact that the BBL might eventually be a direct competitor to the IPL in the near future, it is unlikely that Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma will ever be part of a BBL team. That said, the league has grown by leaps and bounds over the years and the abundant supply of young Australian cricketers has given the league a flavor of its own.