“Sambit Bal may be right that this is a scandal the IPL needed. It certainly brings fans face-to-face with the tangled reality of their amusement, based as it is on a self-seeking, self-perpetuating commercial oligarchy issued licenses to exploit cricket as they please. Whether the fans care is another matter: one of the reasons Indians have embraced economic liberalisation so fervently is a shoulder-shrugging resignation about the efficiency and integrity of their institutions. Given the choice between Lalit Modi, with his snappy suits and his soi-disant 'Indian People's League', and the BCCI, stuffed with grandstanding politicians and crony capitalists, where would your loyalties lie?”
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Gideon Haigh
Gideon Haigh is a distinguished Australian sports journalist, particularly recognized for his expertise in cricket reporting. Born on December 29, 1965, Haigh has made substantial contributions to the field of sports journalism, with a focus on cricket. His insightful and engaging writing style has garnered him a dedicated following among sports fans. more
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