Big crowds, good timing and guaranteed game time: Why do English players dominate the Big Bash?

OSCAR RESS: There are 14 English players in this year's Big Bash; Brisbane Heat's Paul Walter, Sydney Thunder's Sam Billings and Melbourne Stars head coach Peter Moores explain the increased influence on the tournament

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