Amidst of all the storms IPL once again came with a twist. This time not for big franchisee deals or astounding amount of contract money for players. IPL has moved to offshore and probably South Africa will get the nod ahead of England. English weather may hamper 70% of the scheduled matches so South Africa is considered to be a good option for IPL 2. It has the proper infrastructure and right mix of audience to make it a success, but i am afraid that can it match the aura of Indian soil?
I can surely say that it won't be the same as it was in inaugural edition, because the concept of IPL is based on the regional teams and so much belongingness is attached to it. When the team will play in a offshore venue the very purpose of belongingness will be lost. Cricket will be there but the adrenaline flow will not be the same. The money was made from television, but the real success of the tournament was felt in the stands. It was impossible to watch a game in the stadium and not be infected with the new kind of fervour and enjoyment these games engendered. Taking the games away would be to deny them their natural habitat.
The BCCI announced on Sunday that it would stage next month's event abroad after failing to get government clearance for security cover because the tournament dates clashed with the country's general elections. Obviously the management of IPL will go for the profit maximisation,they can not afford the loss of money and contacts that are already made. So the only way to avoid these losses is to conduct it anyway and anywhere. But at the end of the day the taste of fast food cricket should be retained !
I can surely say that it won't be the same as it was in inaugural edition, because the concept of IPL is based on the regional teams and so much belongingness is attached to it. When the team will play in a offshore venue the very purpose of belongingness will be lost. Cricket will be there but the adrenaline flow will not be the same. The money was made from television, but the real success of the tournament was felt in the stands. It was impossible to watch a game in the stadium and not be infected with the new kind of fervour and enjoyment these games engendered. Taking the games away would be to deny them their natural habitat.
The BCCI announced on Sunday that it would stage next month's event abroad after failing to get government clearance for security cover because the tournament dates clashed with the country's general elections. Obviously the management of IPL will go for the profit maximisation,they can not afford the loss of money and contacts that are already made. So the only way to avoid these losses is to conduct it anyway and anywhere. But at the end of the day the taste of fast food cricket should be retained !
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