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Why is the IPL being played this year
Chrissy
2021-04-10 20:01:56
These people are stark raving mad
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Narper
2021-04-10 20:05:53
Rohit Sharma said it is to put a smile on people's faces in these hard times
Kay
2021-04-10 20:15:43
It's a business. Like other businesses they reduced the capacity that can be in the store to almost nothing and they are taking extra precautions in the bubble for both the workers (players) and other staff.
Chrissy
2021-04-10 21:11:42
In reply to Kay
TEndulkar and others have Covid already. This is plain greed in teh middle of a majir medical crisis.
dayne
2021-04-10 21:17:44
In reply to Chrissy
It is still big business, the league makes hundreds of millions from Television broadcasting. The WI T20 tournament had their most successful year this year because of Television.
imusic
2021-04-10 21:26:53
In reply to Chrissy
To piss you off? 
pooranian
2021-04-11 05:08:50
In reply to imusic
That and I don't see audiences in stadiums too..
Norm
2021-04-11 06:34:30
In reply to Chrissy
This is plain greed in teh middle of a majir medical crisis.
I agree, but most of the players don't seem to mind risking covid for the big payouts. The entertainment makes the lockdown more bearable too. At least, there are no audiences in the stadiums.
Contrast that with the crowds allowed in arenas at many sports events in the USA.
The IPL is driven by immense greed at many levels tho. Arguably, Indian cricket has benefitted, because their national teams have risen to the tops of all formats. At some point, the currently invisible problems associated with the greed will start making themselves felt.
Chrissy
2021-04-11 11:45:36
In reply to Norm
I agree, but most of the players don't seem to mind risking covid for the big payouts.
THIS
crapaud
2021-04-11 12:10:12
India has too much power in world cricket.
StumpCam
2021-04-11 12:50:06
In reply to Chrissy & Norm
Unlike you retirees, people have to work and earn a living!
Norm
2021-04-11 12:51:08
In reply to crapaud
India has too much power in world cricket.
India earned it by bringing a great deal of money to the game. Without India's cricket money, the game might have already folded in the West Indies, for example, where cricket has been run by dictators like Dave or outright frauds like Brer Anansi.
Norm
2021-04-11 12:53:34
In reply to StumpCam
Unlike you retirees
I still work and will continue doing so till my last day, because I enjoy my work.
Even if I were retired I would have still earned every penny of it.
StumpCam
2021-04-11 12:56:24
In reply to Norm
I still work and will continue doing so till my last day, because I enjoy my work
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There! You said it! Now you know why they play/work!
Norm
2021-04-11 13:03:39
In reply to StumpCam
There! You said it! Now you know why they play/work!
I am glad there are no people in the stadiums, like they allow for some sports in some states in the USA. New Zealand and Australia might have been good venues for this year's IPL.
imusic
2021-04-11 19:48:45
No criticism of EPL when it continued to play during the biggest Covid surge in the UK?
No criticism of NFL or NBA or NHL or MLB when PLAYERS tested and continue to test positive in significant numbers during the pandemic?
No criticism of worldwide mass protests of the George Floyd killing during the pandemic
Norm
2021-04-11 20:03:34
In reply to imusic
Is there some kind of equality of criticism principle here? A validation of sorts to coerce all, or the "cause" of those not criticizing won't get reciprocal support?
Khaga
2021-04-11 20:22:33
I appreciate all the West Indians who braved the prevailing situation in India and the world and have traveled to be part of the IPL. It is so refreshing to hear Brian Lara in the studios delivering his expert analysis..
imusic
2021-04-11 20:39:04
In reply to Norm
If yuh criticizing IPL, criticize all sports leagues that doing the same thing. Some more intensely with spectators.
Many people are able to work from home. Pro athletes don’t have that luxury. They should stay at home until the pandemic is over?
Since the onset of the pandemic, protocols have been established in pro sports where it is relatively safe to “resume work”. They get tested daily. If they test positive, they’re imeedistly isolated etc. it’s a very protective and proactive environment.....regardless of what stage the pandemic is in. If it gets to a point where it’s not sustainable, or cases in that evenvironemt look like they could get out of control, they will take action then.
In the meantime, why the need to cease operations? Why is it seen as greed if they don’t?
If you working during this pandemic....you making your living. Why shouldn’t they?
Norm
2021-04-11 20:50:27
In reply to imusic
If yuh criticizing IPL
I take it you didn't read the entire thread. I agree(d) that the IPL is driven by greed, but not that it should have "ceased operations" until the end of the virus, or at any other time.
The question of greed is more political than sports-related.
openning
2021-04-11 22:01:20
If the IPL was the only sport being played, then would be okay to talk about greed.
I am watching The Masters with fans,County cricket is being played, NHL, NBA and Baseball are also in full swing.
Narper
2021-04-12 00:53:56
CPL coming up again...Titties wil get it again
SnoopDog
2021-04-12 20:00:13
In reply to Chrissy
Why is the IPL being played this year
BLM.
#BookiesLivesMatter
sgtdjones
2021-04-12 20:22:49
In reply to Narper
Narps ....
You gave up on the bridesmaids ?
Narper
2021-04-12 21:37:35
In reply to sgtdjones
I didnt say Titties will win....I said they will get the tournament again....in de Tittie bubble
imusic
2021-04-12 22:22:09
In reply to Narper
I didnt say Titties will win....I said they will get the tournament again....in de Tittie bubble
Just like we got the most recent Regional 50 over tournament ent?
Jeremy
2021-04-13 07:04:15
In reply to Narper
I didnt say Titties will win....I said they will get the tournament again....in de Tittie bubble
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T&T did not pay up the full money to CPL management as yet. I dought it they will get it again.
The link and article say guyana and barbados might host the 2021.
problemjay
2021-04-13 11:40:04
In reply to Chrissy
hmmm money talks even when lives matter
problemjay
2021-04-13 11:41:32
In reply to Narper
I didnt say Titties will win....I said they will get the tournament again....in de Tittie bubble
sorry but you cant use that lame excuse again. T&T just won the regional super 50 in an Antiguan bubble. and they did it UNDEFEATED!
Larr Pullo
2021-04-13 12:50:00
It seems like the letting the crowds in for the recent test matches in India triggered an umpteenth wave of COVID.
