If One is looking for a perfect recipe for FUN-tertainment we have something called IPL for you.For those who might raise their eyebrows on my SHORTCUT language,excuse my language because the GEN-ext has hardly any time to read three different words and our language is also formatted like the new version of cricket,aint it FANtabulous? oops!I did it again! Right from Mccullum's swashbuckling innings to Gilchrist's pyrotechincs leaving a few questions on his retirement as how timely or untimely it was?; from Tendulkar's late debut in the IPL to techincally sound former captain Dravid's Royal Challenger's regular setbacks; From Harbhajan's SLAP-stick antics to Shoaib's volatile presence for the Knight Riders. The long awaited IPL started with the mercurial and expected success for the SRK's Knight Riders. Brandon Mccullum smashing established Knight Riders as a threat and the favorites in the glam and glitz bathed quickie format. "Lorbo-korbo-jeetbo"seemed to fall in place for the King Khan but after losing four matches in succession SRK could feel the heat along with his apple eyed and ' befriend with controversy ' boy there in Pakistan who was at loggerheads with the PCB struggling with a five year ban. Fates turn around for Knight Riders and Shoaib as he Shoaib managed to make it to the IPL, FINALLY ! not to the finals though. Shoaib emerged as KNIGHT in SHINING armour for the outSHONE KNIGHT RIDERS in the very first match he played, heralded his arrival with his breathtaking quickers. No wonder he did not get enough time to relax as another controversy was on its way tracing the fire left by his deliveries. Rawalpindi express was again derailed because of injury and supposed allegations of doping onc e again leaving 'The knights' without any weapon in the battlefield.'Lorbo-korbo-jeetbo' slackened off with the passage of time and could not do much except for an eye catching performance or two they could take solace from. Skipper Sourav Ganguly was adamant on finishing it on a positive note and his 56 ball 86 was endorsed with DADA's snazzy batsmanship. Shahrukh's dreams to BREAKFREE were torne apart with the untimely outser of the KKR's .
Mumbai Indians kept on winning and loosing alternatively as if they were not sure until Jayasuriya started blazing after finding a partner in Sachin who could not do much with the bat, but his motivating presence was doing some wonders for the team.
Royal Challengers Bangalore must have thoroughly pondered, wondered and pitied about their value in the IPL. Dravid's panicky captaincy and negative body language did the rest for the ROYAL challengers as they surrendered without any 'challenge'. All hell and heaven broke loose when the RCB’s skipper was treated like a ordinary sales executive who was unable to make any sales. Mr Maliya could not keep his cool when the chips were down, and in quest of a solution “SACK DE MALIYA” got in action showing the door to Charu Sharma ‘The CEO of Royal Challengers Bangalore.
After vying for over 45 days 4 teams qualified for the semifinals (the only way it could be ) . Derring-do Delhi Daredevils, Mighty Kings XI Punjab , Silent operators Chennai Super Kings and Visionary $ Star-Devoid The Rajasthan Royals made it to the KRAZZY 4 lot. Though KXIP and Delhi Daredevils got pipped at the post leaving Preity Zinta in dismay. What a p(re) ity execution , Miss Zinta?
The highest bid of the IPL on MSD seems to find its way to justification as he was able to infuse guidance and motivation after initial slight panic stations during the roller coaster ride throwing Yuvi’s KXIP in disarray.
Amidst all this people even threw questions at the short format and short hemlines of cheer-leaders. A few raised their eyebrows calling it a ‘NON –CRICKET ‘cricket. As per cynics the only reason behind the success of the pocket sized format was the shorter duration of the game. Nothing to be judgmental, but would one go to watch an inferior and absurd movie just because it is only 60 minutes long. No one would! People would watch 5 day test matches and then the 50 over format was introduced which was welcomed because it consumed lesser time but was it the only reason for ONE DAYER games to get applause. If you like cricket, you like it. If you don’t like it you won’t go to watch matches regardless of the format. Length of the game is not everything; it is just a part of it. Undoubtedly it consumes lesser time than to that of a 50 over game, evidently with no enough time to get your eyes on the ball. You cannot waste for three four deliveries, you are in to blaze. No wonder the opponent knows that so going for biggies is no a surprise but if you can still be unpredictable, it is a feat. There is no option to make a come back, either you are on the top or you are not. It takes a lot of talent, temperament and technique to be there.
Phew! Finally two gigantic and well deserved sides have made it for the final clash. The euphoria will reach its apogee and the atmosphere will be electrifying. The audience will be at the edge of their seats to get carried away with the high. “Survival of the fittest” is not out of vogue for ages. The heat will be felt by both the sides and the one with nerves of steel will carry the bell. The tug of war will take its onset in the next one hour time. The beats are already on. The breathtaking moments and deafening shouts and music blaring in the background are not for those with weak hearts. It is for those who are KRAZZY 4 IPL.
After vying for over 45 days 4 teams qualified for the semifinals (the only way it could be ) . Derring-do Delhi Daredevils, Mighty Kings XI Punjab , Silent operators Chennai Super Kings and Visionary $ Star-Devoid The Rajasthan Royals made it to the KRAZZY 4 lot. Though KXIP and Delhi Daredevils got pipped at the post leaving Preity Zinta in dismay. What a p(re) ity execution , Miss Zinta?
The highest bid of the IPL on MSD seems to find its way to justification as he was able to infuse guidance and motivation after initial slight panic stations during the roller coaster ride throwing Yuvi’s KXIP in disarray.
Amidst all this people even threw questions at the short format and short hemlines of cheer-leaders. A few raised their eyebrows calling it a ‘NON –CRICKET ‘cricket. As per cynics the only reason behind the success of the pocket sized format was the shorter duration of the game. Nothing to be judgmental, but would one go to watch an inferior and absurd movie just because it is only 60 minutes long. No one would! People would watch 5 day test matches and then the 50 over format was introduced which was welcomed because it consumed lesser time but was it the only reason for ONE DAYER games to get applause. If you like cricket, you like it. If you don’t like it you won’t go to watch matches regardless of the format. Length of the game is not everything; it is just a part of it. Undoubtedly it consumes lesser time than to that of a 50 over game, evidently with no enough time to get your eyes on the ball. You cannot waste for three four deliveries, you are in to blaze. No wonder the opponent knows that so going for biggies is no a surprise but if you can still be unpredictable, it is a feat. There is no option to make a come back, either you are on the top or you are not. It takes a lot of talent, temperament and technique to be there.
Phew! Finally two gigantic and well deserved sides have made it for the final clash. The euphoria will reach its apogee and the atmosphere will be electrifying. The audience will be at the edge of their seats to get carried away with the high. “Survival of the fittest” is not out of vogue for ages. The heat will be felt by both the sides and the one with nerves of steel will carry the bell. The tug of war will take its onset in the next one hour time. The beats are already on. The breathtaking moments and deafening shouts and music blaring in the background are not for those with weak hearts. It is for those who are KRAZZY 4 IPL.
