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Cricket or circus?
The much talked about IPL (Indian premier league) has finally kicked off. The tournament has drawn mixed reviews, with some purists mourning the death of cricket as we knew it, while others seem fairly enthused by the new concept.
However, all do seem to agree that the concept has revolutionised the game to a great extent, though for better or worse still remains to be seen. The IPL features cheerleaders, hailing every boundary and wicket, performances by a plethora of bollywood stars, who seem rather smitten by the concept.
It involves a great deal more of entertainment than regular sporting events. Some Bollywood stars have also purchased teams such as Preity Zinta (Kings XI Punjab) and Shah Rukh Khan (Kolkata Knight riders) for massive sums.
With the advent of more money, glamour and city-based teams, instead of the traditional country based tournaments, it still remains to be seen if the Indian public embrace this new format as readily as the other formats of the sport. Metroplus asks city residents about their views on the IPL and whether it will benefit cricket in the long run…
The IPL is a very good concept. It will help domestic players get more exposure to International cricket. The entertainment factor will aid in bringing about more eyeballs. It will also help cricket compete with other sports popular in the west.
Rajaram
Web professional
It has definitely changed cricket. Though I do not watch all the matches, I feel that soon IPL will provide competition to cult followings that international events like the Premier league football. IPL will also provide more exposure to Indian domestic players.
Kerthi
Sales manager
The IPL is a step in the right direction. It will help cricket compete with other sports. It will also be beneficial as there will be more exposure to local players. The shorter games will be good for people who want to head home and watch the game.
Saurabh
Software professional
I feel the IPL will add more cricket into the international calendar and could result in more injuries being sustained by the players. Too much cricket being played kills the novelty. There must be some window periods, where the cricketers can take rest .
Nithin
Web designer
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