Although the main focus of Bermuda cricket has been the upcoming tournaments, fans are waiting in anticipation for the transfer deadline and the beginning of a new season.There will definitely be some changes as there are new faces in administration that have a different outlook on the way forward. Many are of the opinion that with Allen Douglas now on the Cricket Board things will change for the better, as he is full of ideas and is very passionate about the game. One burning question is whether there is a need to revisit the league structure? The rumour mill has it that we maybe reverting back to just one league instead of two, with a focus on development? Is this the way forward for Bermuda after just employing a Super 6 league last year under former national coach David Moore?Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of both leagues. The Super 6 Division showcases competitive cricket week in and week out. With the best six teams playing each other on a regular basis assures that the standard of cricket is kept at a high. Players are required to consistently perform under pressure. On the flip side of it, the Super 6 doesn’t allow clubs the freedom to develop a younger player out of fear they may get relegated. In addition, the Super 6 Division doesn’t allow the clubs in the lower division to challenge themselves against better opposition, thus causing the odd upset here or there.Having all one league as in previous years seems a great idea for the benefit of developing young cricketers. This in itself may encourage more youngsters to play as well as give them more time to bat and bowl. This challenge for them will give them the drive to strive for the higher level when playing against their heroes on our local shores. The downside is the inevitability of one sided games, which are not crowd pleasers and senior players of the stronger teams may decide not to play anyway, and if they do play a false impression can easily be established on the success of their batting and bowling. To score a century having been dropped five times or getting six or seven wicket hauls against weak opposition is no way to gauge how in form a batsman or bowler is.If we are going to revert to all one league then where does that lie in the blueprint of David Moore’s ideas of moving our cricket forward? I don’t know of any new initiative that can show all of the results you are looking for after only one year of implementation. Some may say that reverting back would be a waste of money of having the expertise of David Moore, but in reality if the new administration has a different outlook on how to get our cricket back on track then by all means make the change, but please have a long-term plan.Some would argue that the two leagues played last year are really not that far off from each other as it relates to talent. There seemed to be only two really weak teams and two or three top teams with everyone else is in the middle capable of beating each other. A good compromise would be to play both forms. An example would be to incorporate both formats during the season. By doing this you would only be allowed to play each team once, but this format would allow the development we are longing for, and with the Super 6 showcasing your best teams against each other, assuring that cricket is played at a high standard.Which one of these formats will bring the spectators back to the games? Cricket is supposed to be played for the spectators. If we are trying to draw crowds to the games we have to make them exciting and for the most part the Super 6 last year was competitive and exciting. However, we also cannot neglect that we need to improve not just a few but the majority of the players, hence the reason for one league to expose players to various levels of the game.National squad players may find all one league boring and uncompetitive. Some may opt to miss certain games and rest, which isn’t good for the game or the fans that come to support. Therefore, if the Cricket Board decide to change formats then it should be mandatory that all national squad players must play unless they are injured. It is only with their professionalism and quality on the field that our overall cricket will improve.At the end of the day regardless of what format the Cricket Board decide to go with the onus falls on the clubs to support the vision. Cricket is dying a slow death and if we continue to bicker about what we feel is right and wrong, the dire situation will get worse. Bold changes need to be made whether we like it or not. Whatever decisions are made we need to get on board and make them work, because once a decision is made by the Board it’s final, so why not hop on board and make it happen.