Would we expect the same players and the team from Rajasthan Royals and Super Kings? Let's see it.
For this question, "Are we witnessing a split between the haves and have nots?", it's not a split. I think it is more of giving a chance to lesser-known teams to make it to the world stage and get their time in the limelight. Obviously they have worked their way up to the International level and if the domestic teams are getting more recognized, it benefits the countries in more ways than one.
Side Note: Too much emphasis is getting placed in Twenty/20...