***Official*** IPL 2009

[silentstriker]

So apparently they wanted to play Nannes instead. Sehwag you moron.

 

[TT Boy]

****ing huge. Nannes has had a mare.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Dirk just dropped into the slot then, gone the journey. And now a run out.

 

[silentstriker]

****ing huge. Nannes has had a mare.

That's what you get for leaving McGrath. I think I'll have to start believing in Karma .

Oh, and the cheerleaders are hot.

 

[duffer]

Downright unfair to the people at the ground braving the rain.

Absolutely, I meant it was outstanding in a "how low can these guys go" sense.

Horrific call by Mahela there. Worst possible time for that to happen and now he holes out.

Also not digging these jerseys. Punjab look like they'e rippd off the Arsenal kit and Delhi look like a PSG clone.Delhi had an awesome kit last year, don't see why the need for change.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Vettori is such a good limited overs bowler.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Team hat-trick?

 

[Arjun]

BLOOPER: Sending in Mahela ahead of Chawla and Irfan with barely two overs left...not that it matters now in this chaos...

 

[99*]

Kings could have done with Scotty Styris about now.

 

[pasag]

But its far more expensive to have 6-5 or 7-4 internationals. I don't see how that increased costs are worth the returns of the extra eyeballs you'd get. I agree that it would be a novelty tournament, but that's what this is.

If the IPL are worried about the expenditure on players they could enforce or tighten the salary cap. And anyways you have heaps of money being wasted with internationals sitting on the bench right now so it's not like it would make a huge difference as they're getting paid anyways aren't they? Furthermore, I disagree that the 'extra eyeballs' would be minimal. From a global perspective, including foreign players which give the supporters of the player's country a reason to tune in would provide a substantial return on investment (imo).

 

[_Ed_]

To quote McCullum, "that's super bowling, Dan."

 

[pasag]

McGrath getting interviewed! Why is he not playing?

Anti-Australianism, Nannes only got in because he's now Dutch

 

[silentstriker]

From a global perspective, including foreign players which give the supporters of the player's country a reason to tune in would provide a substantial return on investment (imo).

Yes, if that were true, it would be worth it. That's why I mentioned in my first post that what is their projection for overseas eyeballs. Even if they make a dent in the foreign market, the total eyeballs interested in cricket outside of say, England, would be minimal. So even if they do make a global impression, let's say, how much can their revenue increase? Compare that with the additional costs. You are right that money is simply wasted on guys sitting on the bench, so I'd certainly have a larger percentage of people being able to play from the squad. E.g, maximum of five in the squad and three foreign players play. No one comes to see random Indian dudes, but I don't think anyone comes to see random international dudes either, even if the latter are much better in quality. It's the stars and everyone else.

 

[duffer]

**** off Sheedy with your lucky loser bollox. How many times must I see this ad in a row?

 

[silentstriker]

I think what you are looking for, in terms of a more global brand, is the Champions Trophy. That has the potential to be that truly global event with eyeballs in every country. Not the IPL.

 

[pasag]

Yes, if that were true, it would be worth it. That's why I mentioned in my first post that what is their projection for overseas eyeballs. Even if they make a dent in the foreign market, the total eyeballs interested in cricket outside of say, England, would be minimal. So even if they do make a global impression, let's say, how much can their revenue increase? Compare that with the additional costs. You are right that money is simply wasted on guys sitting on the bench, so I'd certainly have a larger percentage of people being able to play from the squad. E.g, maximum of five in the squad and three foreign players play. No one comes to see random Indian dudes, but I don't think anyone comes to see random international dudes either, even if the latter are much better in quality. It's the stars and everyone else.

I doubt it would be minimal and I have a hunch if research was done it would show there would be significant lift in even India itself. Costs of players point is trivial IMO, the potential gains are so, so much greater.

 

[duffer]

Pathan vs Sehwag could get messy here.

 

[silentstriker]

I doubt it would be minimal and I have a hunch if research was done it would show there would be significant lift in even India itself. Costs of players point is trivial IMO, the potential gains are so, so much greater.

Possibly - thought I have a few doubts. As the product matures a little, I'm sure they'll do that research. But if they are trying to make IPL the global brand, then the Champions Trophy may do more harm than good.

 

[pasag]

I think what you are looking for, in terms of a more global brand, is the Champions Trophy. That has the potential to be that truly global event with eyeballs in every country. Not the IPL.

I don't know about that, domestic cricket doesn't do too well in any country so I don't think there's any evidence that a bunch of overseas domestic teams playing each other would have much interest to anyone aside from the hardcore fan. It could be a success and I'd personally love it but it could just as easily be a huge failure.

 

[silentstriker]

I don't know about that, domestic cricket doesn't do too well in any country so I don't think there's any evidence that a bunch of overseas domestic teams playing each other would have much interest to anyone aside from the hardcore fan. It could be a success and I'd personally love it but it could just as easily be a huge failure.

We're not talking about domestic FC league though. We're talking about T20, which has been doing well in England, South Africa, etc. So I don't think that the usual mantra of 'domestic doesn't appeal' necessarily applies to T20.