Miandad gives a thumbs down to Pak version of IPL
Karachi, May 26 (PTI) As the Pakistan Cricket Board ponders on holding its own version of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad denounced the idea saying such a move would destroy the game in the country.Miandad said the IPL is nothing but entertainment and lacks quality."The involvement of too much money will destroy the game of cricket. It (IPL) lacks quality and a cricketer can never get the confidence he needs as a player. Even the greatest of bowlers cannot do anything about conceding sixes and fours," Miandad told the 'Dawn'.The former Pakistan coach insisted five-day cricket not twenty20 was the real test of a player's ability as there was the latter does not require players to showcase their technique.PTI
Monday, May 26, 2008
Mohali IPL mess reaches a new low
Mohali: With the Punjab police demanding that nearly Rs.18 million be deposited with it for pending dues of security cover provided for cricket matches at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here, ties between the security force and the district administration on one side and the PCA and Indian Premier League (IPL) Mohali franchise on the other have hit a new low.
A terse communication from the Mohali district police chief R.S. Khatra to the deputy commissioner on Sunday has demanded that the security dues be realised from PCA before the next IPL match to be played here on Tuesday failing which no security will be provided for the last IPL match to be played here.
The Mohali police has been stationing between 500 to 1,000 security personnel at IPL matches here. Seven matches were to be played here this IPL season and only one remains to be played, the one on Tuesday. The crucial tie is between the home team and IPL's top team Rajasthan Royals.
The war of words and letter between the police and the IPL franchise, Kings XI Punjab - jointly owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta and her industrialist beau Ness Wadia and two other businessmen - have hit a new low with Khatra moving an official communication complaining to the district and state top brass of the 'misbeaviour' and 'insult' heaped on him by Wadia.
Mohali: With the Punjab police demanding that nearly Rs.18 million be deposited with it for pending dues of security cover provided for cricket matches at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here, ties between the security force and the district administration on one side and the PCA and Indian Premier League (IPL) Mohali franchise on the other have hit a new low.
A terse communication from the Mohali district police chief R.S. Khatra to the deputy commissioner on Sunday has demanded that the security dues be realised from PCA before the next IPL match to be played here on Tuesday failing which no security will be provided for the last IPL match to be played here.
The Mohali police has been stationing between 500 to 1,000 security personnel at IPL matches here. Seven matches were to be played here this IPL season and only one remains to be played, the one on Tuesday. The crucial tie is between the home team and IPL's top team Rajasthan Royals.
The war of words and letter between the police and the IPL franchise, Kings XI Punjab - jointly owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta and her industrialist beau Ness Wadia and two other businessmen - have hit a new low with Khatra moving an official communication complaining to the district and state top brass of the 'misbeaviour' and 'insult' heaped on him by Wadia.
IPL – from cricket to business
As we head into the homestretch of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament, it is perhaps as good a time as any to look back on the past five weeks that, to say the last, have been tumultuous. For sure, cricket has taken a new course and it will never be the same again.
As a concept, the IPL has given the local player a taste of international stage - rubbing shoulders with the stars, playing in front of massive crowds and of course, the Media exposure. To an extent, it has fast-forwarded their careers, though I will be the first to admit that performances in T20 are at best indicators to one’s ability and potential, and nothing more
Of course, the purists are still frowning on the “peripherals” or the so-called entertainment elements that have been used to “dress up” the tournament. For many, it has been a culture shock of sorts, but then, they are in the minority, like it or not. The paying public is not complaining.
“For me, cricket is secondary. I am here to have a good time. It is far better than going to a pub and getting tanked up. It is cheaper to attend an IPL game, listen to some music, dance a bit and generally have some fun with friends. Of course, there is cricket and the sixes. But for me, it is pure entertainment,” said Rajeev, a techie employed with one of the software companies on the OMR.
As we head into the homestretch of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament, it is perhaps as good a time as any to look back on the past five weeks that, to say the last, have been tumultuous. For sure, cricket has taken a new course and it will never be the same again.
As a concept, the IPL has given the local player a taste of international stage - rubbing shoulders with the stars, playing in front of massive crowds and of course, the Media exposure. To an extent, it has fast-forwarded their careers, though I will be the first to admit that performances in T20 are at best indicators to one’s ability and potential, and nothing more
Of course, the purists are still frowning on the “peripherals” or the so-called entertainment elements that have been used to “dress up” the tournament. For many, it has been a culture shock of sorts, but then, they are in the minority, like it or not. The paying public is not complaining.
“For me, cricket is secondary. I am here to have a good time. It is far better than going to a pub and getting tanked up. It is cheaper to attend an IPL game, listen to some music, dance a bit and generally have some fun with friends. Of course, there is cricket and the sixes. But for me, it is pure entertainment,” said Rajeev, a techie employed with one of the software companies on the OMR.
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