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Captaincy over cash: Santner turns down BBL offer
10 Sep
Summary
- Mitchell Santner rejected a two-year BBL offer from Adelaide Strikers.
- The contract would have required giving up his New Zealand central contract.
- Santner prioritized his captaincy and availability for New Zealand duty.
Mitchell Santner has opted against a lucrative two-year contract with the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, prioritizing his commitment to New Zealand cricket. The offer, reportedly worth six figures annually, would have necessitated relinquishing his national central contract, a condition Santner found unacceptable.
Santner cited the importance of his captaincy and the upcoming international schedule as key factors in his decision. With home series against India and a Test tour of Australia on the horizon, he feels a role in Test cricket remains for him. He stressed that forfeiting his captaincy was a deal-breaker.
The New Zealand white-ball captain also expressed his desire to lead the team in future World Cups, including the T20 World Cups scheduled for New Zealand in the coming years. While acknowledging the financial appeal of franchise cricket and not judging players who take casual contracts, Santner's choice highlights a trend reversal in the sport.
