We call IPL as "Indian Premier League". But I call it as "International Premier League". IPL is a true blend of National and International players gelling together & it is learning curb for each players. Yes, it is true that lots of money flows but bigger picture is to be seen over here. What IPL has done to Indian nationhood, no other League or Institution has done.
It has achieved the impossible; which is "National & International Integration" which was lacking in Indian society. A player from every state gets a chance to play under one FLAG. It has allowed serious regionalism which is prevalent in our society to take a back seat (which is good sign) for all of us. Not only that the International players get a chance to learn about INDIA which has unique identity of it's own, but Indian players come to know lot about the International players & it's culture. Of course money part cannot be set aside. It is something which is one of the most important factors the players are playing for. Money & Fame is instant which none of these players would have ever dreamt off.
If such events takes place in other sports too in India, it will change the whole complexion of Indian sports and the desire for players to play the game will drive them to perform at the best of the ability. Learning from other countries is always a plus point and vice versa. Such events will always narrow down these wrong notions we have for each other in different parts of the world.
In the end although people may Love or Hate Lalit Modi. But this is his baby and we must appreciate that this event today is a Mega success only because him. We need many more such Modis who can bring up Indian sports to the world standards.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
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