In July, the Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir played for three different teams in three different leagues in a week. This is just one snapshot of a fragmented sport. More than 20 short-format leagues featuring significant overseas talent – be it played over 10 overs, 20 overs or 100 balls – are taking place in men’s cricket across the world this year.

Players now regularly pick-up contracts in other leagues after their sides are knocked out early in a previous competition – so they stand to earn more money if their first team loses.

The Telegraph London