The decision to take IPL-Season 2 outside India doesn’t go down well with me. It paints India in very bad light. Can’t a nation of 1 billion provide security for an IPL tournament? IPL could not have been postponed give the busy international cricket calendar and elections are prime important for any democratic nation. The nature of both these events made the collision inevitable. I had some hope of resolution as elections are to be held in five phases and IPL governing council was flexible enough to provide gap between match and election by 24 hrs, then 72 hrs and then by a week. But it seems as usual politicians unnecessarily dragged their feet into it. When BJP ruled stated agreed to give security to IPL, suddenly, congress ruled states like Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh took back their assurances for security. No doubt this matter will become political in coming days and I won’t be surprised if BJP uses it to establish an emotional chord with cricket crazy Indian population. Narendra Modi fired the first salvo when he compared this matter with national pride and commonwealth games in 2010. And I seemed to agree with him.
I am afraid it may become a waterloo for congress and a blessing in disguise for IPL as it may create international interest in IPL. Add this with Indian interest; IPL-3 could very well turn into an international event. But whether it will be held in India or abroad that will depend on the attitude of government that will come after this election. And if BJP utilizes this issue well, it could well be a BJP lead NDA government.
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hi, new to the site, thanks.
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