The Indian Premier League (IPL), a made-in-India and made-for-India event, has been moved to South Africa.
M. S. Unnikrishnan analyses the impact of this move on the fortunes of the BCCI and the players involved

THE second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 Cricket Championship that has now moved to South Africa has disappointed legions of cricket fans in India. The only consolation for them is that at least the event is being held and has not been postponed or cancelled. Though the cricket carnival has been shortened from 44 to 36 days, but the number of matches will remain at 59.