India, Aug. 28 -- Cricket has seen a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, particularly with the explosive growth of T20 franchise leagues. From the Big Bash League in Australia to the Caribbean Premier League in the West Indies, players from across the world are now part of a global circuit of short-format cricket. This rise has sparked changes in how players approach the game and how boards respond, with whispers of a potential Champions League T20 revival also circulating. At the centre of this shift is the increasing power of players and the growing appeal of focusing on T20 cricket exclusively. The revolution truly began in 2008 with the introduction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) - a bold, entertainment - driven com...