I write this as a fan of the game of cricket, in great confusion. I'm not sure what I follow anymore or who I support. I'm not even sure what's real. Is the team that represents India Srini's XI or Dhoni's XI or maybe India? Was it ever India or were there always vested interests? A flurry of controversies around Indian cricket and their rather murky management have left no doubt that there are powerplays being taken off the field. Beyond that, these controversies have created a lot of doubt.
While the IPL already had a shaky reputation, this year it just turned into a reality show. I've only ever bought one ticket to the IPL, and even though I've lost a lot of time watching the prank, I'm not financially fooled. If I had to simulate a game, I'd do it on an X-box, why watch someone else's simulation? But then was it a simulation, or was it just revenge on Sreesanth for taking on Harbhajan and the BCCI? CSK acted super shady when their guy, Meiyappan, was called in by the police.
Dhoni runs a player management company, which manages players belonging to Chennai and India. How did these players (Jadeja/Raina) end up in both teams led by him? It could be coincidence. He is India's most successful captain ever, so it makes one really question claims of him having conflicted interests, but the situation is murky enough for doubt.
Its hard to disbelieve in the sport you grow up with. Its hard to stop following or supporting it, but I feel like my faith is being tested. Now I see much more when I sit down to watch cricket. What is the truth?
While the IPL already had a shaky reputation, this year it just turned into a reality show. I've only ever bought one ticket to the IPL, and even though I've lost a lot of time watching the prank, I'm not financially fooled. If I had to simulate a game, I'd do it on an X-box, why watch someone else's simulation? But then was it a simulation, or was it just revenge on Sreesanth for taking on Harbhajan and the BCCI? CSK acted super shady when their guy, Meiyappan, was called in by the police.
Dhoni runs a player management company, which manages players belonging to Chennai and India. How did these players (Jadeja/Raina) end up in both teams led by him? It could be coincidence. He is India's most successful captain ever, so it makes one really question claims of him having conflicted interests, but the situation is murky enough for doubt.
Its hard to disbelieve in the sport you grow up with. Its hard to stop following or supporting it, but I feel like my faith is being tested. Now I see much more when I sit down to watch cricket. What is the truth?
