With the India Premier League being shifted out of India, a lot of controversy has been flying about questioning the motives behind this sudden and late change in location.
The shift has been linked with India’s general elections being held at about the same time. The reason for the shift has been attributed to India’s inability to provide equal security to the IPL and the general elections at the same time.
Australian spin wizard, Shane Warne has aptly expressed the sentiments of many patriotic Indians. Warne feels that it’s a shame that the 2nd Indian Premier League will not be played on its home soil. By taking these matches to foreign countries many wonder if this puts big money only into the coffers of the organizers.
Indian cricket fans are proud when IPLs are held in Indian soil. Many Indians also feel that IPLs held in India generate income for local businesses. They argue that it would be better to postpone the matches to a week after the elections than play them in a foreign land. People all over India wonder if BCCI is looking to earn higher revenues through foreign franchisees hosting the tournaments. If the IPL2 turns out to be a big money spinner, could this indicate future IPLs in foreign countries?
For now, let’s get ready to catch these matches live on TV!
Well, the security of the payers should be of the prior importance. The terrorist attack on Si Lankan players in Pakistan is a best example. Under this situation and also considering the possible attacks due to the parliament election in India, I would say it was a good decision to play the IPL outside India.