Matthew Hayden

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.