Hong Kong Sixes organisers hope Australia players settle pay dispute in time for October event
Cricket Hong Kong says it is too early to worry about a row that could threaten the country’s participation in November’s Ashes series
Hong Kong Sixes organisers are refusing to panic over a payment dispute between Cricket Australia and their top players that may affect the team’s participation in the revived tournament in October.
Max Abbott, Cricket Hong Kong’s marketing and commercial director, said the body was hoping the two parties could sort out their differences before the October 28-29 tournament at Kowloon Cricket Club.
“I’m sure like everyone, we hope that both parties will come to an agreement long before the Sixes in Hong Kong,” said Abbott.
“We’re not worried about it for now, but for the sake of the players and CA we wish them the best in finding a resolution.”
The Australian Cricketers Associations, representing more than 200 men and women players, and CA are locked in a stand-off because the body wants to change the payment model of the past 20 years that would affect the income of cricketers in the domestic set-up.
Australian test captain Steve Smith said on Sunday the players would not back down and wants the revenue-sharing pay model to continue.
