Shahid Afridi credits IPL for India's success at the World Cup

[Savak]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> on a well deserved win today. The standard of cricket being played has been exceptionally high & credit goes to IPL for not only helping identify & harness talent, but also in equipping younger players with pressure handling techniques <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKVIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKVIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/MfiwQxwjrK">https://t.co/MfiwQxwjrK</a></p>— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1140308009614237696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[Mamoon]

Totally agree with him. IPL is international cricket in franchise form and is played at a higher intensity than bilateral ODIs and T20Is.

It is an incredible competition and an incredible platform for young Indian cricketers to condition themselves for international cricket.

It has also simplified the selection process for India. If a young Indian player excels in the IPL, there is no question that he will also excel in international cricket, but if you cannot handle the pressure of IPL, you don’t have what it takes to play for India.

 

[Titan24]

Afridi is right. First youngsters play school cricket and then progress to U 16, U 19 and to the next level. In that level cricketers play decently competitive domestic cricket and BCCI generally makes sure that all the promising youngsters get decent game time in domestics and then IPL gives them the much needed boost in confidence to perform at international level. With this progression India is gonna produce good cricketers more often than not.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Can't take this guy seriously. I thought he didn't rate IPL as highly acouple of years ago.

 

[Babbar]

IPL has made a difference. IPL provides exposure, money and chance to play with the best in the world.

However, unlike PSL, India does not bring IPL heroes like Unadkat, Sanju Samson, Varun Chakrabarty, Mohit Sharma (most expensive buys in IPL2019) in national team as they are all bit and pieces players who can do well in T20 but not at world stage.

Most Indian ODI players are those who have either done well in U-19 including world cups or have proven themselves in Ranji.

Pakistan has to stop giving importance to PSL for ODI and test teams.

 

[jiduguravindra]

Players who is consistent in domestic and played well in ipl are getting chances to represent India..so I think as a player they have to prove themselves in ipl to get into odi or t20 national team..

 

[jnaveen1980]

India doesn't have sloggers. Most of them play elegant cricket. Some of them have had some success in Tests as well. IPL specialists like Surya kumar yadav will never make the cut.

 

[big_gamer007]

IPL has helped a lot. Only blind haters will deny it hasn't helped. It has helped international players as well and not just Indians.

 

[jnaveen1980]

IPL has helped a lot. Only blind haters will deny it hasn't helped. It has helped international players as well and not just Indians.

Shane watson ! one of the biggest beneficiary. Russell wasted his form though with blnid slogging.

 

[the Great Khan]

I credit the Ranji trophy more and then the IPL as the icing.

 

[Pete Rose]

Clearly there’s something wrong if we want to say IPL helped Indian cricket and our uncles here claim PSL didn’t help Pakistan.
The truth is more complicated than that: players coming in to the IPL benefit from a batter first class structure than players in the PSL.

 

[USaqaf]

It's helped in 2 key ways.
No longer are they desperate for money as money flows like milk in the IPL so they won't even dare entertain fixing possibilities.
Next they mix with various opposition players from different countries who are no longer a mystery.
Plus since the majority of players are Indian more Indian players get exposed to the best of foreign talent and the fear factor is brushed aside.

 

[jnaveen1980]

IPL helps in one way though. Playing under pressure infront of 40000 people during away game will make you mentally stronger.

 

[Birdman]

According to few Keyboard experts here, IPL is the root cause of all evil in cricketing world. On the other hand success of Indian cricket is not due to IPL only. BCCI has invested a lot in grass root development and even at lower level there is access to good coaches who are well paid.
Parents are now seeing cricket as a profession and allowing there kids to choose cricket as an option.
Ranji cricket is still strong and is a pipe line for national team.

 

[Birdman]

I credit the Ranji trophy more and then the IPL as the icing.

IPL provides money for better first class structure. Look the the facilities and training that are available to crickets in India now, compare to 25 years ago.

 

[Saj]

I disagree.

It's not IPL. It's years of investment at all levels, in domestic cricket, investing in the best trainers and coaches too.

 

[BA56]

I disagree.

It's not IPL. It's years of investment at all levels, in domestic cricket, investing in the best trainers and coaches too.

This. This. This.

 

[T Bone]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> on a well deserved win today. The standard of cricket being played has been exceptionally high & credit goes to IPL for not only helping identify & harness talent, but also in equipping younger players with pressure handling techniques <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKVIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKVIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/MfiwQxwjrK">https://t.co/MfiwQxwjrK</a></p>— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1140308009614237696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Somebody gonna get burn real bad!

 

[saeed5646]

Wrong mentality from our ex cricketer. Please no more dependence on psl only.our first class structure is beyond pathetic

Ipl is not the sole reason for success. Indian first class structure is main difference.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I credit the Ranji trophy more and then the IPL as the icing.

I think our A team tours a lot and plays a lot of games in general against A sides of top teams and that helps a lot.

 

[slipcatch]

I disagree.

It's not IPL. It's years of investment at all levels, in domestic cricket, investing in the best trainers and coaches too.

This.

IPL is just an outlet to be seen and selected for Indian national team.

Hard work is done before getting selected for IPL by BCCI.

 

[big_gamer007]

I disagree.

It's not IPL. It's years of investment at all levels, in domestic cricket, investing in the best trainers and coaches too.

It's the money from IPL that is being invested so yes IPL is a big reason. No one can deny that.

 

[big_gamer007]

This. This. This.

This.

IPL is just an outlet to be seen and selected for Indian national team.

Hard work is done before getting selected for IPL by BCCI.

IPL money is being invested at grass roots so IPL is a big reason. Directly and indirectly it's contributing for growth of Indian cricket.

 

[slipcatch]

IPL money is being invested at grass roots so IPL is a big reason. Directly and indirectly it's contributing for growth of Indian cricket.

You are talking about completely different thing than what I and other have stated.

 

[big_gamer007]

You are talking about completely different thing than what I and other have stated.

You quoted a post saying it's not IPL.

I said it is IPL, whether directly or indirectly IPL is to be credited for advancement of Indian cricket.

So tell me why IPL do you think IPL is not the reason for improvement?

 

[AdamM97]

This is why PSL needs to be played in Pakistan. Half empty grounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi makes it look like it’s a friendly match.

 

[AdamM97]

Also players need to be drafted in to PSL through good performances in List A and FC Cricket.

 

[BA56]

IPL money is being invested at grass roots so IPL is a big reason. Directly and indirectly it's contributing for growth of Indian cricket.

IPL money, TV rights money, whatever money. It is being used the right way. That's the point.

 

[Ram Shekhar]

One win and whatever India does is great?

 

[BA56]

One win and whatever India does is great?

It's not one win. They are the number one test team, number two ODI and number two T20I team in the world. They have some of the best talent in the world who are performing at high level in all formats and the rankings reflect that. They are winning most of the series they play in and comfortably so too.

Even at smaller age levels they are performing well and there seems to a good production line of talent coming through. So credit where it's due, they have sorted out their cricket in a big way.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Some of our indian fans have really shown their hypocrisy in the last 2 days. From boycotting our match against Pakistan and calling Afridi a 16 year old kid to watching the Ind vs Pak match and agreeing with Afridi's opinion. LOL.

 

[OmaIR1]

That is true about Indian cricket but what do we credit Pakistan's toothless performance to?

Yes, the IPL is the reason for India's success and dominance but you cannot make that the reason for Pakistan's consistent failures and brain freezes.

 

[JattMaula]

Lala knows what's up!




Domestics, IPL, 'A' tours all have their role in improvement in Indian cricketing standards.

 

[JaDed]

Its a combination for everything but at end of the day hunger matters, even Bumrah has credited first class cricket for his test performance.

 

[ind_win]

IPL (major source of revenue)+ first class structure + ex-players as coaches = Indian odi player

 

[liveforcricket]

folks,

In my opinion the best way to fix Pakistan cricket is by identifying players who play with a straight bat and back them fully , lets be honest we look at temporary results and get carried away with a few performances. As much as i love fakhar i know he is a hack and may give you a few decent performances and win you the odd game but i can assure you once the hand /eye coordination drops when you hit 30 he will fade away. Babar Azam is a delight to watch , same with Haris sohail if his talent is harnessed with some match ready toughness ; they will take pakistan far.
we are emotional people and react immediately when our team fails , forget this world cup , drop anyone who cannot play proper cricketing shots. bring in fresh blood and forget the team performance for a year ; be patient and we will see the results.

Bowling department -- We need to drop Hassan Ali for a bit he i too temperamental.

 

[slipcatch]

You quoted a post saying it's not IPL.

I said it is IPL, whether directly or indirectly IPL is to be credited for advancement of Indian cricket.

So tell me why IPL do you think IPL is not the reason for improvement?

Hard work is done before getting selected for IPL by BCCI.

 

[Sir Alex]

India is right now blessed with multiple supply chains of talent.

Firstly there is the various ten levels (u 13 u15 and u19) where competition is at its fiercest and helps identify best talents upfront. Then there is the first class system which helps weather these rough gems and mature them.

And of late there is the IPL and ancillary domestic t20 leagues which also helps identify precocious talent. The scouts travel length and breadth to pick gems and expose them to the highest level of competition bar international cricket. Of course a lot of them get lost in the way unable to cope but a small percent use the chance to announce themselves and develop. The perfect example is Bumrah.

In addition the IPL also augments the domestic by way of providing an assured robust money supply through BCCI. So it is a balanced and self sustaining system.

 

[Hasan123]

Ranji Trophy helps teach Indian cricketers the fundamentals of the game time and time again. IPL teaches Indian players how to deal with pressure and what it is like to be in a international cricket environment due to the amount of international players at the tournament. Also playing in front of packed crowds is vital in development. The IPL has helped India but it’s not the only reason for their success.

 

[DRsohail]

lolz , Our ex palyers can only see the obvious, it is FC system which produces players

 

[the Great Khan]

It's not one win. They are the number one test team, number two ODI and number two T20I team in the world. They have some of the best talent in the world who are performing at high level in all formats and the rankings reflect that. They are winning most of the series they play in and comfortably so too.

Even at smaller age levels they are performing well and there seems to a good production line of talent coming through. So credit where it's due, they have sorted out their cricket in a big way.

My son was coached by someone who played in the IPL. i have seen young cricketers coming over for tours at his academy and they are well groomed and have decent technique. This is at age 11-13..

Our boys have sheer talent but no grooming..no money..nothing,..just hope..and in pakistan hope is the first step to disappointment..

its pathetic the way we treat our people. So much money can be spent wisely if you make an effort. But alas it all ends up in london or switzerland

The IPL has fattened the BCCI's already large coffers allowing them to spend on the grassroots. The PSL gives us that opportunity but who is going to do it?

 

[the Great Khan]

people need to understand that when we split from india our domestic cricket was structured similarly. Whats most important is the pitches and the selection policy, as well as our age group cricket. A tours too. We used to have a decent process to get into the Pakistan team..we still have it to an extent but the pitches are a disgrace..

 

[giri26]

People might hate BCCI but they have invested in the right things. Rahul Dravid in-charge or U19 and India A teams was a master stroke and also the domestic structure has improved a lot. All the players in the XI are product of an excellent system. What IPL does is allows these young players to shed all their inhibitions as they rub shoulders with international superstars in high pressure environment. These young Indian players have no fear, so Afridi is partly right.

 

[Mamoon]

people need to understand that when we split from india our domestic cricket was structured similarly. Whats most important is the pitches and the selection policy, as well as our age group cricket. A tours too. We used to have a decent process to get into the Pakistan team..we still have it to an extent but the pitches are a disgrace..

School cricket is dead. This has reduced our talent pool and delayed player development. Players like Prithvi Shaw broke Sachin's school record at 14 by scoring 546 runs after batting for two days. Same Prithvi Shaw will be a legend in international cricket one day.

The temperament of Indian batsmen is developed at a very young age. By the time they make it to the national team, they know how to spend time at the crease and bat for hours without throwing it away. Karun Nair scored a triple-hundred vs England in only his second Test. Someone like Asad Shafiq cannot dream of doing so after 10 years of Test cricket.

 

[Hawkeye]

As much as we want to believe it's the IPL, it's not.

Players are developed at the grassroot and domestic level. They're far better in that regard now. Even the salaries their domestic cricketers get are amazing.

They have educated class sending their kids to play cricket, who are generally more confident.

Coaching at the U19 level is now handled by sensible, mature legends like Dravid. Their domestic pitches are well maintained and great for batting. Their kids have stars to look up to.

 

[Ganju Baba]

There is no panacea. There is no magic wand. There is no Messiah.

In my opinion this is the root cause of not just cricketing problems but problems that Pakistani society is facing on the whole.

IPL played a major role but let's not go overboard. Bangladesh is doing well without IPL.