The stage is set for the grand blockbuster finale tonight as two of cricket’s biggest superstars, M.S. Dhoni and Shane Warne face off tonight in Mumbai. Stephen Brenkley in The Independent says IPL has changed cricket forever.
The inaugural Indian Premier League reaches its climax today. But it had long ago changed the face of cricket forever. Like it or loathe it (the former considerably outnumber the latter) the tournament is not only here to stay, it seems ready to grow and grow.
Its progenitors have been bowled over by the dramatic events, the sceptics apparently knocked for six. Live crowds and television audiences have both met targets, albeit with caveats.
The IPL has regularly had the biggest audience share on Indian cable television. Attendances approached capacity in almost every franchise. It has also been a hit on TV worldwide, including the UK, despite the lack of English players.
And for details on tonight’s match, CricInfo has the dope here.
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