#IPL can potentially destroy #Cricket!
Cricket thrives on balance, where both #batsmen and #bowlers shine. However, the IPL's recent matches often resemble a nightmare for bowlers, with batsmen dominating and 200+ scores becoming a routine. This imbalance risks dampening interest in bowling, discouraging aspiring cricketers from pursuing it. If things go this way, in the future human bowlers will be replaced by bowling machines used in net practices!
With #pitches favoring the batsmen, even #balls used in the game favor them. Experts believe that the #Kookaburra balls exclusively used in the tournament, don't provide necessary help to the bowlers. Calls to switch to Duke balls, which provide better lateral movement, and support the bowlers, have gone unheeded. Everyone cheers on a Six!
Another major issue is the IPL's reliance on the #ImpactPlayer rule has inadvertently marginalized all-rounders. Teams now lean heavily on specialized batsmen and bowlers, sidelining the versatile role of all-rounders, which was once integral to team dynamics.
Furthermore, the #saturation of cricket due to the IPL's proliferation is a concern that cannot be ignored. The relentless schedule has diluted the novelty and excitement of the sport, potentially leading to viewer fatigue.
By the way, do you know, that IPL doesn't pay any #IncomeTax, justified in courts under the banner of promoting #sports!
In essence, while the IPL has undeniably transformed cricket, its unchecked trajectory threatens to disrupt the delicate equilibrium that makes the sport so captivating. Stakeholders must address these issues to ensure the long-term sustainability and integrity of the game, but currently, it seems, that only #MoneyMatters!
