IPL was actually beneficial for our Indian cricketers

After so many media persons tore apart the Indian Premiere League in their news briefs and articles, I really thought IPL was a thing of the past, a glamourous chapter in the history of sports.

But I wonder, was IPL actually beneficial for our Indian cricketers in some way, in any way? After watching last night’s cricket match between India and West Indies, I really think it was.

The Indian cricketers exuded a crazy energy on field, something that was missing from Team India.

Our cricketers have become stronger, better fielders all thanks to the immense practice they got during the 3 months of the IPL.

The IPL also produced star heroes in Indian cricket. Young talent got a chance to get recognized, all thanks to the T-20 game.

Also, the taint on the IPL has not made much of a difference beyond the uproar in the media. In fact, most parents see playing in the IPL as the ultimate goal for their children as it is through IPL that their children can make it to the Indian National Team.

So, as the famous saying goes, ‘any publicity is good publicity’. I guess the IPL will remain an important part of cricket in the days to come. Not only that, but in my opinion, it will also prove to be beneficial for Team India in the near future. 

"The whole team is doing really well in all the three departments. We are the top fielding side in world cricket as of now; we need to keep the intensity up," said Dhoni after INDIA beat pakisthan here at Edgbaston to finish top of Group B.

India had caused two outstanding run-outs of Pakistani batsmen during the match.

The wicket-keeper batsmen also praised swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the presentation ceremony.

"Bhuvneshwar bowls in very good areas and can swing the ball. He's someone who has given us the early breakthroughs. (It is) good to see him bowl well."