A lucrative T20 tournament is the country’s latest shameless attempt to forge a better reputation for itself – and it seemingly comes without care for the game itself
irst the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia came for golf, and I did not speak out, because it’s for men named Chad who want to network while supporting the manufacturers of boat shoes. Then Saudi Arabia came for Newcastle United, and I did not speak out, because frankly it was Newcastle United. Actually, Saudi Arabia already had Formula One racing, but that was a natural fit between those who produce oil and the pastime that most conspicuously torches it.
The Saudis want the IPL, perhaps by bringing the existing circus to town, preferably by starting a new complementary competition. Administered by the Indian board but with teams owned by private wealth, the Indian league currently bans Indian players from other tournaments worldwide to protect its own primacy. With a broadcast deal worth US$6.2bn, the IPL is used to walking into a room as the big spender, buying up teams in South Africa, the Caribbean, the Emirates, the United States.
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