THE Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the largest and most successful cricket leagues in the world of sport. Since its creation in 2008, the League has increased quickly to popularity, attracting massive audiences and offering opportunities that change life to cricket players.
From Jasprit Bumrah to Yuzvendra Chahal in Hhelik Pandya, many increased significantly thanks to coherent performance in IPL and later became full parties of the national team.
But, although the league rich in cash has contributed enormously to Indian cricket, it also raised serious concerns. One of the growing problems is the need to judge players according to the number of IPL trophies they have won. The approach is imperfect. Cricket is a team sport, and success in the franchise leagues does not always reflect individual talents or contribution.
For example, Kl RahulOne of the most reliable test strikers in India and an artist in international cricket has not yet won an IPL trophy. But that does not decrease its value or its talent in sport.
The IPL is mainly oriented towards the company and should not be the only parameter to assess the value of a cricket player. The growing influence of the League has led many young players to perform in IPL at any other level. The change could be prejudicial in the long -term future of sport, in particular in testing format, which requires patience and endurance.
Although IPL continues to play an important role in the formation of Indian cricket, it is essential to find a balance. Players’ achievements in a sparkling tournament should not overshadow their global contribution to the game. The integrity of all cricket formats must be preserved, and players must be celebrated for their full competence, not just their franchise success.
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