Dubai, Dec. 24 -- In a move that promises to transform cricket's ecosystem, Test Twenty's parent company Parity Sports, on Wednesday, announced a 'Coach Equity Programme' that will offer real equity participation to cricket coaches globally, a release said.

The Test Twenty is a unique format of the game, with four innings of 20 overs. The programme, launched in the spirit of Christmas, represents a paradigm shift in how cricket will recognise and reward those who shape the sport's future, the release said.

For the first time in cricket history, coaches will not be merely contributors to the game but will be invited to become stakeholders in the platform they help build.

Under the initiative, coaches will earn Coach Equity Points (CEPs)...