With all the hype around the IPL, in my opinion, the biggest difference has been to the mindset of paying sportsmen big money. It is something that is commonly known and understood in the US and Europe. It is only India where the sportsmen work their lives out to get a chance to play at the highest level and the money is gobbled up by administrators with not an iota of talent in their genes.
Consider this - An average lifespan of a sportsman is 10 years. This, if he is good enough not to be dropped by the paan chewing selector sitting in a dingy room. Compare this to a filmstar who earns much more by just spitting out lines and making facial expressions..Well,thats also talent you say?. Ok.Point taken. But imagine if SRK were told that every shot will be canned in the first take. There would be no retakes. Ha . gotcha.
I think IPL is the best thing to happen to sportsmen in India. More youngsters will be encouraged to take up sports(not just cricket), resulting in better talent, resulting in better results , leading to more interest for spectators. It is indeed, a vicious circle.
So, a big HUG to ICL, for showing the way and to the IPL,for following the path without any ado.
cheers to all new children , for a progressive life, for a better world, for more oppurtunities!
ciao.
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