The more “evolved followers” of cricket insist that the success of the IPL has destroyed the spirit of cricket. I love IPL because I do not follow cricket. In contrast, the IPL matches get over in three-and-a-half hours; they are held mostly in the evening; and you don’t need to know the nuances of cricket to enjoy an IPL match. Click here for full coverage on IPL 2017Above all, each IPL match has a much bigger business multiplier than a Test match or an ODI, perhaps with the exception of the World Cup fixtures. Many years ago, when I first watched Ajinkya Rahane play an IPL match, I instantly put my bets on him.

Source: Hindustan Times April 09, 2017 01:30 UTC