It’s always “What about how much money they bring to the economy?” and it’s such bullshit. Tourists don’t come to see them, it’s not like they do meet and greets for £50 at Waterstones. They come to see Buckingham Palace, which would still be there if the monarchy was chopped.
Don’t think 55,000 Perth Scorchers fans here would want their team to be named Mumbai Indians Perth or Perth Super Giants with an elephant in the logo.
All BBL teams have stronger fan bases built over 17 years, unlike The Hundred in England. CA should think twice before IPL-ising the BBL.