Post by raz2005uk on May 8, 2008 15:13:02 GMT -5
I do know there are a few cricket fans out here - so I thought i'd add the controversial question - you think its right that the majority of england/county contract players have not been allowed to go play in the IPL?
Personally, I think its a great addition to the game - seen a few matches on Setanta and it really does make watching cricket enjoyable - also its only fair on cricketers to be getting paid well for once - I mean look at footy with all its glamour and high wages.
Top Cricketers have never been paid close to what alot of top footballers earn and atleast the IPL gives hope that cricket can have its glam side too.
Kinda feel sorry that counties and the England team have held players back this year - they were prob itching to go there and were prob held back by selectors who indirectly blackmailed them that their places would be in jeapordy after they came back from the IPL...
(ravi bopara is a great example of this - turned it down as to not offend england selectors and show his commitment to the national side - lets hope it pays off now - otherwise bye bye $1million!)
Personally, I think its a great addition to the game - seen a few matches on Setanta and it really does make watching cricket enjoyable - also its only fair on cricketers to be getting paid well for once - I mean look at footy with all its glamour and high wages.
Top Cricketers have never been paid close to what alot of top footballers earn and atleast the IPL gives hope that cricket can have its glam side too.
Kinda feel sorry that counties and the England team have held players back this year - they were prob itching to go there and were prob held back by selectors who indirectly blackmailed them that their places would be in jeapordy after they came back from the IPL...
(ravi bopara is a great example of this - turned it down as to not offend england selectors and show his commitment to the national side - lets hope it pays off now - otherwise bye bye $1million!)
