Indian Premier League has been a nation-wide hit and there is no second opinion about that. A lot has been said about how it has given a platform to youngsters to showcase their talent and how rivals have turned friends on the field and vice-versa. Now with the culmination of the first season, it's time to see what are the side effects and after-effects of this cricket carnival. Positives are there for everyone to see. But what lies ahead for cricket as a game?
With the success of the first edition of the Indian Premier League, other cricket boards are already mulling over launching their own versions of the league. Except Dmitri Mascarenhas, no other English cricketer participated in the cricket extravaganza. So did they miss out on the big moolah? Yes! But now England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to come up with their 'League' in a few years from now. Cricket Australia and Pakistan Cricket Board are also pondering over launching their leagues after witnessing the success of their players in the tournament.
And did I mention the Stanford T20 tournament in West Indies! Of course, it came into existence before the IPL. Last but not the least is the ICL (Indian Cricket League), which has become a condemned refuge for the retired players or the players who have been overlooked or damned by their national boards. But the rebel league does not bother the ICC. The problem lies ahead!
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