The official narrative paints Twenty20 cricket as an unstoppable gold rush enriching the global sporting economy. But beneath the glittering surface of franchise expansions lies a fragile monopoly teetering on a single market.
India just lost a home ODI series to New Zealand for the first time in 37 years. Now, 18 days before the World Cup, the T20 series opener in Nagpur smells like panic, not preparation.
On the pitch, the Black Caps just handed India a historic humiliation. But behind the scenes, a very different game is being played—one where the 'victor' is just a well-paid employee of the loser.
