Sir —There has been a lot of glamour and publicity attached to the Indian Premier league, but the stark reality is that it is not a game that is going to improve and elevate the standard and quality of cricket in the country.
It is Test cricket alone that checks a player’s patience, ability and temperament. One wonders why IPl is being given undue importance in the country. Twenty-20 cricket is a slam-bang game where bowlers are always under pressure and batsmen play shots which are bizarre and which often do not conform to the cricket coaching manual. What is the wisdom in holding such meaningless tournaments in our countryIJ