IPL -- Players vs Spectators

I had the privilege of watching the ChennaiSuperKings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore game in MAC last Wednesday and i just loved every movement of the match. CSK victory made things even better :-)

I really pity for the cricketers to toil in such hot and humid conditions, we were not even able to sit in the stands in the heat.It easy to comment and blog all that we like sitting in the comforts of the AC rooms !!!!. The great MAC stadium which has produced some exciting games was changed into an Live Rock Concert show stage, with full fledged bands (with Sivamani in full swing),lights of all colors, mega size speakers and not to forget the cheer girls dancing through out the match.

For each and every ball, the speakers will open up and shout the latest Tamil fast track song in full sound not to mention when a four or six is scored. Not sure how batsmen call for singles and two's when the speakers are barring all ends. Its just great to notice that in spite of so much noise and distractions (read cheer girls) the players get to concentrate and perform. As you know, in T20 even a few balls can change the course of the game, its too much pressure on the players and I feel its very very tough on the players. As expected we have already faced many players burn out. Vijay played his best in the recent past and was exhausted in just 4 overs from the start and needed assistance at the end of every over is the clear sign that the players are taxed too much with back to back games and excessive travel.Its just too much pressure with excessively hot conditions are not good for the players.

For the spectator, yes its just great. Finish your work by 7-7.30 (there are few lucky ones like me who can squeeze time to catch up with 4.00pm games also :-)) in the evening and enjoy the game like a evening movie show. I can see crowds in all ages, i saw a 60+ old lady walking with a stick coming to the stadium just to enjoy the atmosphere. I could also see full family in attendance from grandson to grandfather making it to the match. It was great ... Go to the stadium at least once to experience the atmosphere.