Topic: IPL (Read 4840 times)

stevie · « **on:** March 22, 2009, 08:06:12 PM »

As England could possibly host it this year what do people think of that?
I don't think it's good idea.

ianbuchanan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:10:20 PM »

i think it will be great to watch, the worlds best players unleashing in 2020 format. hopefully they may a few games at smaller grounds like taunton, so i can pop up and watch!

Jeet · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:31:32 PM »

Should be held in South Africa IMO, the county championship and the West Indies return trip would clash with the IPL in England, and there would be the problem of what grounds to play at.

Also Setanta have the TV rights for the IPL in the UK, and if a deal would go through, I think that Sky Sports' nose would be put out of joint, as they only recently paid the ECB �300m for exclusive rights for cricket in England.

yvk3103 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:58:37 PM »

South Africa or Australia are my choices. England is ruled out. So the next best place to cash in and have assured profits are Australia and South Africa.

I think SA will bag it.

So will it be called International Premier League this year

Redback Cricket · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2009, 10:24:24 PM »

Could it be held in South Africa or Australia? Isnt it their winter(s) when the IPL is supposed to be played? I know they dont have winters like here, but im sure it would make a diff...

ianbuchanan · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2009, 11:10:04 PM »

gd shout, i think SA would be ok but i hear that the aus season has just finished....

gramw · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2009, 11:13:50 PM »

Quote from: Jeet on March 22, 2009, 08:31:32 PM

Should be held in South Africa IMO, the county championship and the West Indies return trip would clash with the IPL in England, and there would be the problem of what grounds to play at.

Also Setanta have the TV rights for the IPL in the UK, and if a deal would go through, I think that Sky Sports' nose would be put out of joint, as they only recently paid the ECB �300m for exclusive rights for cricket in England.

what date would the IPL be scheduled to start? got a feeling it would just miss the WI tour but could be wrong, imo it will go to SA

Jeet · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2009, 11:30:42 PM »

Start date of the IPL is April 10 and runs for 6 weeks, ends May 24. It definalty clashes with the Windies tour as the England players only have a 3 week stint to play.

Gary, the Cricket South Africa boss say they are prepared to host, so I think the weather should be fine.

Redback Cricket · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2009, 08:52:09 AM »

Ah right, well - thats where it will/should go then!

Wilko · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:34:34 AM »

So the INDIAN premier league being played in SA, that's a first.

sultanofswing · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:47:46 AM »

Wel england seems to be the favourite at the moment, The self-appointed god of ipl Lalit Modi is coming to england today to speak to our very own sleazeball Giles Clarke

yvk3103 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2009, 10:01:34 AM »

It will be a huge surprise if the IPL can be held in England, given their home schedule and the forthcoming county season.

I still feel SA have an edge and may finally end-up hosting the IPL's international version.

I think it is a good idea (though out of compulsion) to host IPL outside India as the younger Indian players will get an opportunity to feel and get accustomed to international ground and variations in the pitch and weather conditions which have a great impact on the course of any game.

Swinging wickets in England
Pace and bounce in Australia and SA
Slow, low and spinning tracks in India

A great learning curve for the youngsters (like Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Suresh Raina etc. from the last IPL) coming up the ranks.

sultanofswing · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2009, 10:16:28 AM »

I would imagine SA in april and may will be more lively than they are at the start of the summer, there has been a couple of bowler friendly wickets in the sa vs aus series. It seems that there is a lot of support within the indian board for England and with Modi coming here that suggests England are favourites. The SA cricket chief has even given an interview saying England are favourites as they havent actually heard anything from the IPL regarding further discussion.

The large asian community could be a big draw especially if they play at leeds, manchester, birmingham,london. I know the Yorkshire CEO isnt that keen but he will be keen for a barrow load of money! Does seem strange that Giles Clarke and cronies didnt want anything to do with IPL but now the Stanford deal has gone they are clambering for it.

I just worry we could be over-cricketed, bearing in mind the full county season, 20/20 world cup, WI tests and ODI as well as the biggest test series the Ashes. I would rather we be focused on that!

parky · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2009, 02:23:05 PM »

It can only be good for the sport and England. Cricketers can only learn from these players "playing in their backyard" and develop them. Fans can see more cricket 1st hand and get more involved!

bucko2007 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2009, 04:06:24 PM »

I think rain will be a problem in England big time

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