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Brendon McCullum calls for a Kiwi team in Big Bash League to boost audience

Several countries, including Australia have imposed travel restrictions, and McCullum feels adding a team from New Zealand in the tournament could pique the interest of the audience in the league

Chennai Super Kings' opener Brendon McCullum celebrates his century during their IPL-2015 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at MAC Stadium in Chennai
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File photo of Brendon McCullum celebrates his century during their IPL-2015 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at MAC Stadium in Chennai. The former captain also suggested removing the

BS Web Teamagencies New Delhi and Auckland
Former New Zealand skipper and hard-hitting opener Brendon McCullum on Wednesday called for the introduction of a team from his country in Australia's Big Bash League to boost audience interest in the T20 competition.
 
All forms of cricket are on hold right now due to the Covid-19 pandemic sweeping through the globe with several tours and tournaments being either cancelled or postponed. Even the future of the T20 World Cup, scheduled for an October 18 start, is shrouded in uncertainty.
 
Several countries, including Australia have imposed travel restrictions, and McCullum feels adding a team from New Zealand in