This announcement has caused mixed feelings! There is joy of having the second season of IPL but on the other side it is the political turmoil that has caused the change in venue.
To be honest, I do not understand how complicated things would have been for the IPL governing body to decide on this change, but I do understand one thing - who is at loss! Its not about comparing players' security to the country's General Elections. Its definitely not about which political party is for or against IPL being organised in India. Of course this piece of news has enough matter for the Politicians to debate upon :) . And not to mention, all the eight team owners are satisfied with this decision! This makes me wonder if at all anyone is on the other side of the coin...
Cricket in India cannot be compared to any other soil. The amount of Passion this country has for Cricket cannot be and will never be replaced by any other nation. I still have a clear picture of the Stadiums during the first season. Not an inch of space left vacant. That is Cricket in India! IPL in South Africa will definitely entice the local crowd because of the International Players involved and the game format, and I hope that adds to the flavour!
At the end of the day, it is the players who should be comfortable. If they can focus on the game, nothing better!
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