On many websites, newspapers, TV stations, and blogs people are debating the merits or demerits of the way the recent auction played out. I looked at the headlines and decided not to delve into it any deeper. I will continue to treat my eyeballs to Test cricket and give the IPL a skip.
Before you start talking about Hamlet and protesting too much, I want to clarify that this post is directed to those few faithful readers that I have. I am sure the IPL has some high quality cricket and splendid storylines but the off-field issues are off-putting and I don't feel like pandering to them.
The beauty of Test cricket is that I can see a protracted duel between two players unencumbered by over limits and scoring rates. It can inspire brilliant prose from the likes of Sambit Bal. Finally, when it ends like this, it makes me happy!
Luckily, the next Test match is less than 6 hours away. Onward ho!
P.S. I do know that Ponting was out caught at slip to end that spell of Ishant's. The photograph was not how the duel ended but I liked the image as it also featured Laxman. So there.
If you are interested, here's the highlight reel of that mesmerizing spell. 9 overs, 32 runs, 1 wicket.
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