Is IPL getting boring and losing its charm?

[rpant_gabba]

Huh? IPl still happening? Thought it was dead in 2009 when Pak players choose not to participate.

 

[JaDed]

It’s fun for Indians, esp the ones born after 2000.. for ones before we see just to view upcoming talent.

 

[Josh]

Well it feels less Fresh but it's still enjoyable. One doesn't have to watch all the matches. Especially towards the end of the league, it gets super exciting

 

[Varun]

It's just a billboard for ads.

 

[BDfanforever]

Well it feels less Fresh but it's still enjoyable. One doesn't have to watch all the matches. Especially towards the end of the league, it gets super exciting

One doesn't have to watch any matches. You can just watch highlights on YouTube at fraction of the time. That is why I think sports in general are way overvalued.

 

[Josh]

One doesn't have to watch any matches. You can just watch highlights on YouTube at fraction of the time. That is why I think sports in general are way overvalued.

Well Sport is really about those ups and downs in real time ..mimicking our lives.. the momentum swings, the nervous stretches, the moments where nothing happens but everything feels like it might. That uncertainty is the most enjoyable part, isn't it? By the time highlight video rolls, the uncertainty is already gone.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Best IPL league in the world by far but the only thing that continues to pull it down and would never allow it to be somethign spectacular is the fact that all the international players are still mercenaries playing multiple leagues during the year.

IPL needs to start paying more and ask for exclusivity on talent.

 

[Hitman]

Unfortunately for the sore losers, IPL is an Indian league created for Indian fans. It's Indian fans who will decide whether it's boring or not. And we all know where IPL stands now after it's inception in 2008.

Remember, a cow doesn't die by the curse of a crow (an Indian saying).​

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Best IPL league in the world by far but the only thing that continues to pull it down and would never allow it to be somethign spectacular is the fact that all the international players are still mercenaries playing multiple leagues during the year.

IPL needs to start paying more and ask for exclusivity on talent.

I have read that the Aussie players have shown up half interested and unfit, unable to fulfil their contracted roles.

I hope PM Modi has taken notice.

 

[sithb]

Unfortunately for the sore losers, IPL is an Indian league created for Indian fans. It's Indian fans who will decide whether it's boring or not. And we all know where IPL stands now after it's inception in 2008.

Remember, a cow doesn't die by the curse of a crow (an Indian saying).​

Too much cricket being played now. The bcci will still thrive because IPL is the primetime revenue raiser.

The hits will come to the domestic leagues arranged worldwide. There's no captive audience for that unless bcci agrees to send indian cricketers to indian affiliated teams in the BBL/Hundred/SAt20

 

[BouncerGuy]

THREAD IS NOT ABOUT MODI AND SANGHI STUFF...

PLEASE

 

[sithb]

Best IPL league in the world by far but the only thing that continues to pull it down and would never allow it to be somethign spectacular is the fact that all the international players are still mercenaries playing multiple leagues during the year.

IPL needs to start paying more and ask for exclusivity on talent.

Think the time is fast coming when bcci decides to allow their T20 cricketers to participate in foreign leagues.

It probably will come quicker than we will expect.

The problem comes down to monetization, the only other comparable countries with a comparable fanbase are Pakistan and Bangladesh, they haven't monetized their tv rights enough.

 

[sithb]

For that to happen , there needs to be a huge paradigm shift on how the two countries view their economies. It's just not cricket at that point

 

[Bhaijaan]

THREAD IS NOT ABOUT MODI AND SANGHI STUFF...

PLEASE

My reply to Deadly bhai was genuine though.

Now that PM Modi has been excused by greater powers as India is not deemed important to be on the table for major heopolitical discussions, he has a lot of free time and can fully focus on IPL. This is for the betterment of Indian cricket and i am sure our Indian friends here can agree.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Watched maybe 10 games of IPL since it first started (2008?). This time I will only watch the final, if I remember it in time.

I’m general I can’t be bothered to watch club games. Obviously am of an older generation.

For all that I am proud of the IPL and give it my phull sapport saar for its amazing and mostly positive contribution to Indian cricket. It has in fact taken our cricket to a different, increasingly unmatchable level.

More power to the IPL.

 

[Hikaru]

My reply to Deadly bhai was genuine though.

Now that PM Modi has been excused by greater powers as India is not deemed important to be on the table for major heopolitical discussions, he has a lot of free time and can fully focus on IPL. This is for the betterment of Indian cricket and i am sure our Indian friends here can agree.

Firstly, congratulations on the global relevance. The ex-sons of ancient Bharat indeed have achieved this feat that makes us true borns hang our heads in shame. It's embarassing for us, but we respect the hustle.

However, to say that Modi Ji has a lot of free time is something only an ignorant Pakistani unaware of the man's superhuman work ethics can claim.

Just like Bouncer bhai, I too request you to keep Modi Ji out of it. Let Cricket be Cricket. Peace

 

[sweep_shot]

I think IPL became very garbage after 2014 (when many of the legendary players retired/declined --> Gilchrist, Ponting, Tendulkar, Kallis, Graeme Smith, Dilshan, Gayle, Sanga, Mahela, McCullum etc.).

The new guys can hit sixes but they are like robots. Zero personality.

Anyway, I have never liked T20, IPL, or any other T20 league. This is Mickey Mouse cricket. I only prefer Test and ODI.

 

[Hitman]

I think IPL became very garbage after 2014 (when many of the legendary players retired/declined --> Gilchrist, Ponting, Tendulkar, Kallis, Graeme Smith, Dilshan, Gayle, Sanga, Mahela, McCullum etc.).

The new guys can hit sixes but they are like robots. Zero personality.

Anyway, I have never liked T20, IPL, or any other T20 league. This is Mickey Mouse cricket. I only prefer Test and ODI.

Maybe they need to replicate what Fakhar Zaman did in the PSL recently to gain some personality.

 

[Cricfan8920]

As boring as winning back to back world cups