Former England player believes that T20 Blast is the best T20 competition in the world

Former English Cricketer-turned-commentator David Llyod had ended his commentary career last year. His commentary career was cut short after a controversy erupted over alleged racist remarks. However, his love for the game and commentary remained intact.

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The 75-year old has spoken about his love for the game and the T20 Blast played in the country. He was of the opinion that the T20 Blast was the best competition in the world. He also admitted that he would miss working in the league as much as he would miss working for Test cricket.

"I will miss working on the Blast incredibly, just as much as Test cricket, but it is a different age and you can't get away from that fact," he said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "I think the Blast is the best T20 competition in the world - not for its quality necessarily, but for its longevity, the joy that it brings to spectators in the UK culminating in one of the greatest days in the cricket calendar - Finals Day - which I used to dread. Fourteen hours, full-on, with a mascot race when I didn't have a clue what they were doing and the Hollies Stand where they don't know what day it is from 10 o'clock in the morning," he added.

He also discussed the Indian T20 League. He considered the cash-rich league to be a commercial property, but the Blast to be the people's competition. However, he admitted that the Indian T20 League suits the Indian audience because of their approach to cricketers.

"I have worked on the IPL, but it is a private enterprise and benefiting already wealthy people. The T20 Blast is for the people and bringing money into the game. That's a major factor for me in saying it is the best. The IPL fits an Indian audience because the players are Gods out there, but it is deadly serious," he said.

Speaking of the shortest format of the game, Lloyd said that he embraced the fun and entertainment that it brings. "If I am doing a T20 game I'll have a hoot. Blokes messing up and having a laugh, although serious enough that everyone cares about the outcome. I embraced the competition straight away and could see that it is fun and entertainment," he said.