The IPL ‘s (Indian Premier League) auction was held on January 8th 2011, in Bengaluru and just like the auction 3 years earlier, this one proved to be just as thrilling, exciting, and to the most part, shocking. I don’t think anyone who follows cricket will disagree with me on the fact that auctions held to choose players into a team is necessary, but really, auctioning off players? Doesn’t it sound unfit in the context of such great individuals?
Well players like Adam Gilchrist thought so when he expressed his dislike to being sold to a team. Regardless that each player is sold at millions, it still gives a sense of a market ambiance– very unlike the standards associated with an international game such as cricket.
Furthermore, there are players who go unsold, who not only face humiliation but are also subjected to demoralization. This season’s auction saw an appalling number of veteran players such as Sourav Ganguly (India), Chris Gayle (West Indies), Brian Lara (West Indies), and James Anderson (England) going unsold, which immensely scandalized the entire cricketing world.
In conclusion with an ambivalent opinion, despite all the criticism that the IPL auctions have faced, I really don’t see it getting eradicated. And as a hardcore IPL buff, I can hardly wait for the season to begin!
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