IPL - a mix of entertainment and cricket. That is what IPL meant, at least for those investing huge money. But things, it seems, not going the way it was expected to be.
Of course, cheerleaders are obviously enthralling the viewers, but those who enthralled the audience on reel failed to make it in real life. Yes our own Shahruk Khan and Preity Zinta, who owned Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab respectively failed to inspire their team or one can say that sheer support of a celebrity failed to make an impact in teams’ prospect.
A short memory jog: Inaugural IPL edition witnessed celebrities joining sports with SRK buying KKR and Preity buying Kings XI.
Though Preity’s team fought well in the beginning, SRK’s Riders failed to ride, despite having most influential SRK and India most successful captain Sourav Ganguly, Ravalpindi Express Shoib Akthar up their sleeves. Shilpa, the later entry into IPL from Bollywood, was obviously the lady luck, though it remains to be seen whether Shane Warne’s magic jell well in South African condition.
New beginning: IPL 2.0 was a new beginning for every team but, sure, not for Bollywood stars. The teams they own are not considered by the cricket pundits to be on the frontrunner of trophy. Have a look at the performance of the team.
Rajasthan Royals lost the opener against a well balanced Mumbai Indians while Devils gave Kings XI the first jolt. A reinvented Deccan Chargers denied a safe ride to SRK’s men. His team gave a hint of rediscovering themselves in the next game against Preity’s Kings XI. But riders slipped the final muddy track set by gorgeous Shilpa’s Royals.
So far, SRK and Shilpa have one victory and Preity failed to open the account.
The question is will SRK’s men and Preity’s boys keep the momentum going? The cricket pundits say no, though some believes a miracle from Yuvraj and Ganguly. The two southpaws, who have that ability to win the match, can bring respective teams back to winning track. But Yuvraj is not in the same form that he showcased in IPL 2008 and Kolkata’s dressing room is not as pleasant as Shah Ruk’s press conferences. So is Ganguly. IPL final is a distant dream for these teams.
The last question is will Royals continue their royal form? Magical Shane Warne’s captaincy will be tested in South African conditions. If he survives, Royals will make it; if he fails Royals will surrender.
In IPL 2008, Shane Warne’s captaincy was confined to winning toss or throwing balls to bowlers. He had a brilliant team that had the capacity to outclass any team in the world. With Shane Watson and Sohail Tanveer not playing, Kaif failing to regain form, keep winning is a matter of concern for Warne. But yes Warne is always different.
Celebrity Factor: Celebrity’s presence may draw Indian crowds to South African stadiums. But IPL is not confined to the presence of Celebrity. It is all about cricket and entertaining viewers by class and power hits; sixes and fours; electric run outs and stunning catches. Let the players play and Celebrities watch the game.
Lesson: Years ago, when Steve Waugh’s mighty Australians were heading for a clean sweep in West Indies, the latter staged a late fought back to win the test match. When Waugh was seen shell shocked the great Brian Lara went and consoled him “dude this is cricket.”
Some one might have wished to console SRK in same way!
Of course, cheerleaders are obviously enthralling the viewers, but those who enthralled the audience on reel failed to make it in real life. Yes our own Shahruk Khan and Preity Zinta, who owned Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab respectively failed to inspire their team or one can say that sheer support of a celebrity failed to make an impact in teams’ prospect.
A short memory jog: Inaugural IPL edition witnessed celebrities joining sports with SRK buying KKR and Preity buying Kings XI.
Though Preity’s team fought well in the beginning, SRK’s Riders failed to ride, despite having most influential SRK and India most successful captain Sourav Ganguly, Ravalpindi Express Shoib Akthar up their sleeves. Shilpa, the later entry into IPL from Bollywood, was obviously the lady luck, though it remains to be seen whether Shane Warne’s magic jell well in South African condition.
New beginning: IPL 2.0 was a new beginning for every team but, sure, not for Bollywood stars. The teams they own are not considered by the cricket pundits to be on the frontrunner of trophy. Have a look at the performance of the team.
Rajasthan Royals lost the opener against a well balanced Mumbai Indians while Devils gave Kings XI the first jolt. A reinvented Deccan Chargers denied a safe ride to SRK’s men. His team gave a hint of rediscovering themselves in the next game against Preity’s Kings XI. But riders slipped the final muddy track set by gorgeous Shilpa’s Royals.
So far, SRK and Shilpa have one victory and Preity failed to open the account.
The question is will SRK’s men and Preity’s boys keep the momentum going? The cricket pundits say no, though some believes a miracle from Yuvraj and Ganguly. The two southpaws, who have that ability to win the match, can bring respective teams back to winning track. But Yuvraj is not in the same form that he showcased in IPL 2008 and Kolkata’s dressing room is not as pleasant as Shah Ruk’s press conferences. So is Ganguly. IPL final is a distant dream for these teams.
The last question is will Royals continue their royal form? Magical Shane Warne’s captaincy will be tested in South African conditions. If he survives, Royals will make it; if he fails Royals will surrender.
In IPL 2008, Shane Warne’s captaincy was confined to winning toss or throwing balls to bowlers. He had a brilliant team that had the capacity to outclass any team in the world. With Shane Watson and Sohail Tanveer not playing, Kaif failing to regain form, keep winning is a matter of concern for Warne. But yes Warne is always different.
Celebrity Factor: Celebrity’s presence may draw Indian crowds to South African stadiums. But IPL is not confined to the presence of Celebrity. It is all about cricket and entertaining viewers by class and power hits; sixes and fours; electric run outs and stunning catches. Let the players play and Celebrities watch the game.
Lesson: Years ago, when Steve Waugh’s mighty Australians were heading for a clean sweep in West Indies, the latter staged a late fought back to win the test match. When Waugh was seen shell shocked the great Brian Lara went and consoled him “dude this is cricket.”
Some one might have wished to console SRK in same way!
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