*Official* Indian Premier League 2012

[Jayzamann]

Really interested to see how Clarke goes if he actually does sign up with Pune.

I don't see what he can gain, seems a step in the wrong direction.

 

[Jono]

Gains $$$$$$$$$$$$$ tbh

 

[Cruxdude]

Seems like Tendulkar might not play in this IPL because of a toe injury. Takes some of the fun out of it for me.

 

[Spark]

so pune have signed him.

i.t.s.t.l.

 

[Spikey]

Really interested to see how Clarke goes if he actually does sign up with Pune.

I don't see what he can gain, seems a step in the wrong direction.

 

[Spikey]

i can only assume clarke is pissed he's considered a poor t20 player and wants to prove everyone wrong #BigEgo #ILoveHimEvenMore

 

[Cruxdude]

Funny Clarke signs up for IPL now, with frequent injuries and test captaincy, after "rejecting" it to focus on his test career earlier. Guess everybody has their price.

 

[Jnr.]

I actually think Pup will do well in IPL and surprise a lot of people.

Many people go on about his poor T20 record, but it's been a while since he's played one, and in the time since, he's taken his batting to a whole new level - he's able to score quickly in Tests and ODIs. He's also got a good record in India, and with his fielding, bowling and leadership, he's a good package.

 

[Furball]

I actually think Pup will do well in IPL and surprise a lot of people.

Many people go on about his poor T20 record, but it's been a while since he's played one, and in the time since, he's taken his batting to a whole new level - he's able to score quickly in Tests and ODIs. He's also got a good record in India, and with his fielding, bowling and leadership, he's a good package.

Clarke's entire domestic T20 career consists of 6 games he played for Hampshire in 2004. Clarke has never played T20 cricket for New South Wales.

 

[vicky]

I actually think Pup will do well in IPL and surprise a lot of people.

Many people go on about his poor T20 record, but it's been a while since he's played one, and in the time since, he's taken his batting to a whole new level - he's able to score quickly in Tests and ODIs. He's also got a good record in India, and with his fielding, bowling and leadership, he's a good package.

Also think on current form he'll feast on a lot of the bowling he's likely to come up against tbh.

On an unrelated note, anyone know categorically if the matches are being shown on Oz tv?

I'm almost certain fox don't have the rights and 1HD didn't show it last year due to the contract disputes.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Clarke's entire domestic T20 career consists of 6 games he played for Hampshire in 2004. Clarke has never played T20 cricket for New South Wales.

I guess it'll test, to an extent, the difference in standards between international T20 and domestic stuff.

 

[M0rphin3]

Given his form and all that, I think that he'd gun it in IPL too - not sure if he's gonna be available though, after playing tests and all that.

 

[unam]

Ryder to play in IPL
New Zealand news: Jesse Ryder to play IPL with support structure | New Zealand Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo

all I can say is Thank You IPL for destroying International cricket

 

[Spikey]

all I can say is Thank You IPL for destroying International cricket

.......what?

 

[unam]

.......what?

since IPL has started, players hardly care about international cricket especially those who have IPL contracts. Malinga retired from test cricket, Gayle isn't interested in playing for west indies anymore, Zaheer Khan is injured through out the year then suddenly gets fit when IPL starts etc now Ryder... he can't play for New Zeland but he can play in IPL??
I don't hate T20s. They bring money in the game but there should be some regulations to stop players from skipping International cricket for leagues like IPL.

 

[Flem274*]

Pretty sure $$$ will do his mental health a world of good, which is the reason he took a break from all cricket.

I'm not being cynical either: financial security never hurts, and constant droppings and recalls which caused wild swings in income for the Vincent household didn't do Lou Vincent any good, according to the man himself on a TV interview he did.

Besides, Jesse is hardly a dead cert for the test side anyway.

 

[Spark]

since IPL has started, players hardly care about international cricket especially those who have IPL contracts. Malinga retired from test cricket, Gayle isn't interested in playing for west indies anymore, Zaheer Khan is injured through out the year then suddenly gets fit when IPL starts etc now Ryder... he can't play for New Zeland but he can play in IPL??
I don't hate T20s. They bring money in the game but there should be some regulations to stop players from skipping International cricket for leagues like IPL.

You've named four examples which actually don't have that much to do with players placing IPL above international duties there.

 

[Spikey]

Back in the 1920's/1930's/etc it was hardly uncommon for Australian cricketers to leave Australian cricket to go play in the professional Lancashire leagues, making more money in a season or two than they ever would had they stayed in Australia. Don Bradman threatened to quit cricket because he got offered a newspaper column which the ACB disapproved of. In the 1970's a little thing called world series cricket happened, which gutted the standard of test cricket for a year or two.



International cricket is still around.



I'm not gonna bother talking about your examples, because they're pretty lousy. But these guys are professionals, they have families to support. The choice between a $80,000 contract for 12 months work and a $800,000 contract for a month or two is a pretty easy one isn't it? It's annoying that the highest standard of cricket is not the most well paid standard of cricket, but it's never been, and never will be. International cricket, and it's players, will always have the battle between playing at the top, and doing what's best for themselves, floating around. And whatever the result of the battle, international cricket will be still be around.

 

[unam]

You've named four examples which actually don't have that much to do with players placing IPL above international duties there.

These four are well know players. plus they are not just average random cricketers. I am sure there are tons for players at domestic level who would be trying to get IPL contract rather then trying to make room for them selves in their national teams. and as far as these four goes, if a player is available for IPL but not for his country, for whatever reason, what would you assume from that?
do you really think Malinga quit test cricket because his body can't handle test cricket pressure?
Why does Zaheer khan always get fit around IPL time?

 

[Spark]

I need to take one look at Malinga's action and the financial situation of the average SL cricketer to be perfectly convinced by his explanation.