West Indies cricketing legend Michael Holding has drawn the ire of Indian fans after he dismissed the Indian Premier League (IPL) and stated that he only commentates on “real cricket”.

Asked about commentating in the lucrative IPL, Holding dismissed the notion and told the Indian Express that he only did commentaries on cricket. Indian fans viewed his comments as a slight on the IPL and took to social media to criticize him. This is not the first time that the fast-bowling great has dismissed the shortest format of the game. Some lauded his comments but most Indians on social media were critical of him.

Other than Holding, many former cricketers who are firm believers in Test cricket, have also debated on the T20 argument. However, with respect to the IPL, the T20 extravaganza has unearthed many Indian internationals such as Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and many other players who have been selected for the Indian Test side.

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Why is there even a debate?

In reply to culpepperboy

where do you stand, Kolig boy?

In reply to sudden

Are you asking whether I think 6 or out is cricket?

Indian feelings get hurt?
The Indian Express better watch out for effigies and fire
They and everyone else know Mikey’s take on lickit cricket...but still provoked him

Faz should moderate a debate on the subject between Mikey and Bish...and surprisingly now David Gower!

In reply to culpepperboy

i thought it was a simple question. but i get your inference such as it is

In reply to Halliwell

what are Faz, Bish and Gower's positions on the matter.

i think T20 is pure shoite but understand it for what it is.

i only watch if it is an international tournament or a WI inter territorial / professional team final

In reply to sudden

Faz? I dont know don’t care just want a moderator

Gower works on the PSL and Bish does a few leagues and tournaments so they will have a default PRO stance, to try and debate Mikey

Jamaican stubbornness ...

Holding is consistent

Would rather break than bend

Holding is entitled to his opinions and stance like all of us ...

In reply to Raggs

Stubbornness like Garvey

T20 is to cricket what futsal is to football.

In reply to culpepperboy
What do U think about the 100 balls...(I don't know what name they R calling it, sorry)?

Thank you Mikey
It’s shite

In reply to allan

Now a know who you are.


Fortis!

In reply to natty_forever

Cannot...please no

what makes me laugh that if Mikey was playing today, he'll be all over that format.