IPL Cricket: Will The Glitz, Glamour And Wealth Change The Sport?

IPL Cricket: Will The Glitz, Glamour And Wealth Change The Sport?

It has been described as the Indian revolution, the tournament that will change the face of cricket forever.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) introduced new levels of glitz, glamour and wealth to the game as soon as its first auction was held in February.

Since then it has overshadowed the start of the English county season and dominated the cricketing agenda.

BBC Sport talked to some of the main protagonists in the IPL to ask what effect they think it will have on world cricket.

PLAYER: SOURAV GANGULY

This is such a big tournament and players are giving such importance to it, that the ICC has to work out a time when all the players are available to take part.

I'm sure all the Test-playing nations can sit down and find a time for the IPL.

Why should the English players be deprived of the financial benefits of taking part?

I can certainly see England players like Kevin Pietersen taking part in the IPL next year.

The IPL will be a threat to county cricket, but I don't think Test cricket will lose its importance.

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