What he said:
“It’s like ‘Saas Bahu aur Saazish’ serial.”
Former India player and Sachin Tendulkar’s childhood partner, Vinod Kambli, compares the IPL to a gossipy TV program that covers the latest happenings in various soaps.
The southpaw slammed youngsters’ proclivity to choose popcorn cricket over the longer form of the game.
Today, the youngsters are looking to play in the IPL. Reason being fast money. One Ranji Trophy match and they are picked up for the Twenty20 tournament. From day one, their aim is to play in the IPL but one should understand that real cricket is Test cricket.
IPL is fun, entertainment and offer a short career with a lot of money.
Kambli recently retired from first class cricket.
Kambli said:
It’s for the youngsters to decide their priorities. We all know that IPL results in quick money, all the attention and facilities. But youngsters should give preference to the domestic cricket, which is the ideal platform to develop skill and temperament.
When me and (Sachin) Tendulkar started our careers, there was no IPL. We gave preference to the domestic cricket because our aim was to play in Tests. Now, with IPL, so many matches are being played in two months’ time and it’s becoming like a serial. One day people would like to see a change.
The dashing left-hander, however, did not beg off from partaking of the IPL’s riches:
“Of course, why not! I would like to get associated with any of the IPL franchise as a coach or an expert if provided with the opportunity. Coaching is the first thing on my mind now.”
What Kambli really meant:
“IPL is like watching highlights—you only catch the big hits and fall of wickets.”
“I wish the IPL had happened earlier. Then I wouldn’t have to make all those ridiculous television appearances in chat, dance and news shows.”
What Kambli definitely didn’t:
“How about a soap opera on cricket—for a change? I’ll catch it on ‘Saas Bahu Aur Saazish’.”
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