Pietersen would be a big boost for BBL
Roar Rookie By Widget, 31 Jul 2012 Widget is a Roar Rookie
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England's Kevin Pietersen runs to the Balmy Army on the hill in celebration after making his double century on the third day of the second Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval, Sydney, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.(AAP Image/Dean Lewins)
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Powerhouse English batsman Kevin Pietersen is reportedly interested in signing with a team for the second edition of the Big Bash League.
The charismatic England middle order batsman has been linked with the Melbourne Renegades and both Sydney franchises, the Thunder and Sixers.
Without a doubt gaining the signature of one of the world’s most explosive cricketers would not only be a coup for the lucky franchise, but it would give another boost to the BBL in its early years.
Despite the Englishman having taunted Australian cricket fans since the 2007 Ashes series in England, if he does sign up, Australian cricket fans will in general will be lucky to witness his talent over the Australian summer.
Cricket Australia is also interested in signing Pietersen up to and ambassadorial role similar to that of Shane Warne, to make it easier on the salary cap of his potential new team.
Who do you think he should play for in the BBL, Roarers?
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July 31st 2012 @ 4:14am
peeeko said | July 31st 2012 @ 4:14am | Report comment
it will give me some one to boo, so bring him in
July 31st 2012 @ 11:40am
Don Corleone said | July 31st 2012 @ 11:40am | Report comment
I think Pietersen would give a big boost to the Renegades and the match-up with Warnie at the Stars would be worth watching asw it has been in previous contests.
August 3rd 2012 @ 1:32am
Bee Bee said | August 3rd 2012 @ 1:32am | Report comment
I don’t know, maybe he should play for the Newcatle Nuggets or the Warnambool Firey Wings. Anyone but those cocky Canberra Colonels. Those guys think their so good with their eleven secret mystery balls.
Then again, maybe I should get Foxtel so I can actually watch the games instead of making them up in my head.
Got to go.
Why do I suddenly feel like chicken?
August 6th 2012 @ 9:46am
Don Corleone said | August 6th 2012 @ 9:46am | Report comment
There, there. Maybe you’ll be able to afford Foxtel one day.
August 7th 2012 @ 2:44pm
nk7792 said | August 7th 2012 @ 2:44pm | Report comment
Please channel 9… 10, 7, sbs, abc, tvs, tv4me, extra (they’re all the free-to-air TV channels I could find). Fork out the cash and put the good stuff on free-to-air.
It would be a wise move by CA to increase the BBL’s exposure. Invest now in developing a following through free-to-air viewership and increase their premier domestic competition’s fan base in order to ensure its future success.
August 8th 2012 @ 4:15pm
Don Corleone said | August 8th 2012 @ 4:15pm | Report comment
@nk7792 Due to the success of last year’s Big Bash, there is a high likelihood that BBL3 will have free-to-air coverage (ie Friday and Saturday night cricket with the rest on Foxtel).
The current TV deal with Nine and Fox expires this season, the new deal is estimated to be up to $100m over 5 years.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/serious-cash-for-new-big-bash-deal-20120207-1r5fa.html