India Connected to 31 of 48 Cricket Leagues Across 23 Countries
As of July 19, cricket is being played through 48 franchise leagues in 23 countries. India has a direct or indirect connection with 31 of them, showing the vast global influence of Indian cricket. Despite Indian players being barred from playing in overseas leagues, Indian brands, companies, broadcasters, former players, and celebrities are actively involved.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has not only become the most successful T20 tournament but also transformed the global cricket economy. Indian investments, team ownerships, brand endorsements, and commentary roles are widespread in international leagues.
Interestingly, the United States — where cricket is still developing — hosts 11 franchise leagues, second only to India, which has 21. Even countries like Spain, Qatar, Malaysia, and the Netherlands are part of this growing cricket ecosystem.
Indian Involvement in 31 Global Cricket Leagues
Here are some of the leagues India is connected to:
- IPL
- ILT20
- SA20
- MLC
- The Hundred
- International Masters League
- European T20 Premier League
- Bangladesh League
- Big Bash League
- Lanka Premier League
- World Championship of Legends
- Nepal League
- Hong Kong Cricket Sixes
- MAX60 Caribbean
- Global Super League
- Canada Super60
- American Premier League
- Lanka T10
- Abu Dhabi T10
- USPL
- NCL60
- Zim Afro T10
- Minor League Cricket (USA)
- Houston Premier League
- Ozzy Cricket League
- USA Masters T10
- Legends League Masters
- Asian Legends League
- League90
- Legends League
- Over 60 Event
Test Playing Nations vs. Global Spread
The ICC recognizes only 12 nations as Test-playing countries. However, franchise cricket now spans 23 countries, including non-traditional markets like the USA, Spain, Qatar, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Canada, Nepal, and the Netherlands — proving the global expansion of the sport driven largely by Indian interest and influence.