Writing on the wall is clear. Franchise cricket will take preference over international cricket and then Indian firms will dominate the franchise sector around the world (especially in countries outside the pig-4). It is not just with the upcoming T20 league in South Africa. A number of franchises in CPL, MLC and UAE T20 league are directly owned by the IPL franchises. And I believe that this will be beneficial for cricket. Similar to football, cricket also need to move to a structure that is dominated by the clubs rather than national boards.
Yeah this space is going to change drastically but after 4-5 years during next IPL media rights deal.
The way these franchises are expanding their footprints it seems they will now compete with each other for fixed 4-5 months every year and seriously trying to tap every new market.
In terms of popularity, franchise based cricket will be established very soon and India is only worthy to dominate the cricket world. Many of us assume that India already is taking such of preparations. Just look at the football clubs where every clubs are benefited and dominate the whole world. If we think as same as in cricket then it will certainly bring good news for cricket. I have a concern in this case, Will there be any existence of ICC?