Matthew Hayden
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I mean, that's crazy.
Because they've got cricket sense and sensibility.
And that's my point.
Like, I think...
If you lose control of your youth and they've got money and they've got the destiny of franchise-based cricket, I would absolutely say get it, got it,
Knock yourself out.
But unfortunately, what we're looking for as an Australian cricket team and unit is to have a lot more say in how it is and where it is that you manage your resources and grow your game.
Because if you become a one-dimensional player...
then you're not going to have a role in our ODI sides.
You're definitely going to be nowhere near the test side.
And I would question whether your longevity in the short format of the game is noteworthy enough to be retained.
And so too is Cricket Australia.
I mean, there's only three countries that could really do that.
You know, and we're one of them.
And we're blessed to have that opportunity.
And that's my point.
It's not...
It's a restriction of trade to a degree.
There's no doubt about it.
It just really depends on where your priorities are and where you want to sit within the world game.