Warne accuses Cricket Australia of greed

Legendary former Australia leg spinner Shane Warne has accused Cricket Australia of greed after they decided to expand the Big Bash League next summer.
Cricket Australia have added eight fixtures to the schedule taking the total number of matches to 43.
The extra matches will take place in the playoff or finals sequence with four new venues being added to the programme.
Warne made full use of Twitter’s expanded character count to voice his displeasure towards Cricket Australia on Saturday.
Australian Cricket should be an equal partnership between the players & the board, then everyone would be on the same page, sure they won’t always agree – but if both parties attitude is – what’s best for Australian Cricket & not themselves – then Cricket & the fans would b happy https://t.co/c4HGUonTFX
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) April 20, 2018
Ps And hopefully greed would then be thrown out the door too ! For example – it’s ridiculous that the BBL will have a lot more games next season & beyond – It’s a great comp & less is more should be the attitude – not let’s put more games on for $$ – diluting a wonderful product
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) April 20, 2018
Australian Cricketer’s Association chief executive Alistair Nicholson voiced concerns about expanding the Big Bash in February.
Nicholson said: “The players love playing Big Bash cricket, and it’s great for the sport.
“It’s one of the best examples of the partnership between CA and the players working well, and highlights how the players have driven innovation and the growth of cricket.
“Our feedback from the players is moving from the current 10-round season to an expanded competition must consider the potential impact on other aspects of the schedule.
“One format of the game shouldn’t compromise another is a clear message from the players. And the 2018/19 summer is going to be a tough schedule to balance. But, with both a 50-over World Cup and an away Ashes series in mid-2019, it is vital all formats are taken in to consideration.”
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