08.19.08
IIIT Premier League
The enthusiasm is unmistakable. The organizers seem well prepared. The tournament seems set to take off sometime soon, possibly as early as next week. Well, it’s the IPL, the desi form of the Indian Premier League.
Well, grapevine tells me that yesterday was when the much awaited ‘bidding’ for players took place. Players were bought and sold (like cattle in the market). The same source also tells me that the costliest players were Saladi Rahul and Ankit Rai. (Wonder why the organizers haven’t revealed the details of the bidding). Looks like the all-rounders are in demand for this 12 over-8 player-tennis ball cricket tournament.
Now let us look at the proposed tournament a little closely. There are obviously a lot of positives which are palpable. An opportunity being given to fringe players, more activity in the campus, bohemian among batches and houses (which by the way, has seen some real low standards). It also ensures that the cricket part remains the focus, unlike the Indian Premier League. However, a lot of issues can crop up. The first and the most important thing- How long can the tournament be continued and the enthusiasm maintained? The tournament will have at least 8*7/2 + 3= 31 matches. Each match will probably require a couple of hours. Where we have had so many issues regarding conduct of inter house and batch matches (they have never been held on time), this number looks like a tall order. The other issue, of course, is regarding the batch and house cricket matches. Will they be held as usual? Will the enthusiasm for cricket ball matches remain among the players? Will the football-biased PED support the initiative?
The success of the tournament will depend largely on the answers to these questions.
ShArK said,
August 20, 2008 at 12:11 am
Cheerleaders?
alumni said,
August 20, 2008 at 12:23 am
the PD aint football bias…hes hardwork biased….
Aniket said,
August 20, 2008 at 1:45 am
I strongly object to someone labeling the PEDs as being ‘football biased’. And I’m sure almost everyone who has played any sport in IIIT will agree with me. The PEDs are among the most dedicated-to-their-job people I’ve ever come across, and the IPL has their blessings. So there you are.
mythalez said,
August 20, 2008 at 4:22 am
if this is the ‘desi’ form of ipl .. then i wonder what the actual ipl was
Rohith said,
August 20, 2008 at 8:10 am
costliest players? what do you mean by that? They are really getting paid? … I guess encouraging this kind of tournaments where students get pay will encourage them to do phd in campus and I suppose 50 phds per years will not be a problem
obelix said,
August 20, 2008 at 8:47 am
+1 to the first chap …
cheerleaders?
abbulu said,
August 20, 2008 at 9:23 am
+2 tp the first chap …
cheerleaders !!
abbulu said,
August 20, 2008 at 9:24 am
…. and the not kind you see in the movie “longest yard” (the only type you get if you recruit from within campus)
Himank said,
August 20, 2008 at 10:34 am
LOL at abbulu..
ORB said,
August 20, 2008 at 11:00 am
I remember that the IIIT Hyderabad CS Tourney also became very difficult to conduct near the end because of timing problem of individuals. Although motivation was really high.
Kunal said,
August 20, 2008 at 12:05 pm
any plans of live telecast for the corporate alumni ?
Himank said,
August 20, 2008 at 3:54 pm
@ kunal : if the corporate alumni is willing to sponsor then it can be arranged.. What say???
abbulu said,
August 21, 2008 at 12:46 am
@ ORB
cheerleaders in CS tourney !
How about that ? Every time a game is won … the console program should be customised such that a pop-up pops up with ************************** (u know what
)