Will you still be watching the IPL? or Boycotting? [merged]

[SlowerBall]

The Pakistani players will miss out again on the IPL, but are you guys still going to watch it?

Especially how they have been treated this time round!!
:aamir

[Gollum]

No. Regardless of Pakistan players' participation. I hate Bollywood movies.

[BoomBoomCricket]

No

[Cryin Out Loud]

I'll be there wearing short skirts, batting my eyelashes and giggling at the players. No.

But I'm not watching for the same reasons I didn't watch it last year - boring. Nothing to do with this controversy.

[FAM]

Will check the scorecards. If there's been a close match, will watch the highlights.

[Inswinger]

No. I only watched a few matches of the first season of IPL and too was for the Deccan Chargers.

[ascher]

the question should be ...will our players boycott ipl and our channels like geo sports not telecast it?

[Big Mac]

Don't think I've watched even a single ball of any IPL match.

[Sledger]

Originally Posted by ascher the question should be ...will our players boycott ipl and our channels like geo sports not telecast it?

I would love this to happen but contracts have probably been finalised.
I won't be watching it.

[itduzz]

no. I didnt watched it even when Pak played in IPL 1 . I just hope Zaheer,Yuvi & sissy sehwag gets injured in IPL and ruled out of 20/20 WC in WI... Pak will have a full strength fresh team to defend the title

[shaaan]

I was never really into IPL. Barely watched season 1 even when Pak players were there. Did not watch second season or champions league...I will not be watching season three as well.

I will just follow it on scorecards.

[Cover Drive]

Hell No!!!

[Saqlain_doosra]

Where all the Pakistani lovers of IPL? Make sure you don't miss single ball during IPL. I'm shocked PCB has said nothing about today's slap on PCB face.

[Umta]

No way.

[Yaser]

i'm not watching big bash . .

[WasimWaqarInzy]

Yeah, Ill watch it probably. Not all of it, and not consistently - ill just check the scorecards on Cricinfo and then watch the highlights of the better ones.

[Kriketer]

Didn't watch it even when Pakistani players were involved in 1st year, never watched it 2nd and 3rd time and won't watch it this time around either. Their untalented unexciting 100s of domestic players just don't do it for me. Will probably only catch the highlights of semi-final and final.

[Imr4n_Khan]

Never watched it last time around, so I wont be watching it this time around either.

[shaun3]

IP who?

[ascher]

Now that the ipl is out of window lets convince pcb to organize a "catch catch league" for our players (they can't organize anything better than that anyway)and promise ourselves that we all will follow it not only on tele but by going to the grounds as well!!!..Trust me it would actually be of some use to us

rs 500 for a dolly

rs 1000 for a high catch

rs 1500 for taking an edge for the keeper (make it 2500 if the keeper is akmal)

rs 2000 for catching while running back

rs 5000 for the diving ones

lastly, A fine of 10 rupees if it is dropped (or else none of our players would participate in the league)

[Zaz]

Let me think......uhhhhhhhhhhhhh......no

Pigs are more likely to fly

[Hail-Akram]

Originally Posted by itduzz no. I didnt watched it even when Pak played in IPL 1 . I just hope Zaheer,Yuvi & sissy sehwag gets injured in IPL and ruled out of 20/20 WC in WI... Pak will have a full strength fresh team to defend the title

I hope so too. Atleast then if India meets Pakistan we can expect some exciting cricket. Otherwise one-sided games make me sick - especially in T20!!

[Lethal]

Originally Posted by Saqlain_doosra Where all the Pakistani lovers of IPL? Make sure you don't miss single ball during IPL. I'm shocked PCB has said nothing about today's slap on PCB face.

Harsh but true.

[so123]

No the leagues rubbish without the champions. It's like football without the brazillians.

[sada90]

i am boycotting ipl...

[ascher]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram I hope so too. Atleast then if India meets Pakistan we can expect some exciting cricket. Otherwise one-sided games make me sick - especially in T20!!

why do you need to watch t-20s when you always have the option of watching a real close game of test cricket between ind vs bang ..din't you watch the first innings scores?

wht else could be more closer that that

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

not only the IPL...i will also be refraining from watching SRK / Preity / Shilpa movies...these cowards knew this was coming but they stayed quiet...they should have just spoken out in advance and told the Pakistani players to take out their name from the auction instead of embarrassing our beloved players

[bantu]

Originally Posted by itduzz no. I didnt watched it even when Pak played in IPL 1 . I just hope Zaheer,Yuvi & sissy sehwag gets injured in IPL and ruled out of 20/20 WC in WI... Pak will have a full strength fresh team to defend the title

That's the spirit................attaboy

[Hail-Akram]

Originally Posted by ascher why do you need to watch t-20s when you always have the option of watching a real close game of test cricket between ind vs bang ..din't you watch the first innings scores? wht else could be more closer that that

Test matches are boring ... best suited for retired people who can sit idle watching every single ball for 5 days.

T-20 is the flavor of the day! short and exciting !

And no - not interested in following B'desh match. They are an ordinary team. So win or loss against them doesn't count.

[ascher]

Originally Posted by UsmanhailsAfridi not only the IPL...i will also be refraining from watching SRK / Preity / Shilpa movies...these cowards knew this was coming but they stayed quiet...they should have just spoken out in advance and told the Pakistani players to take out their name from the auction instead of embarrassing our beloved players

and why would they do that ? ..just because their posters are pasted on our "hairdressers shop?"

your intellect actually suggests that you can never ever refrain from watching bollywood movies ..trust me you are made for them!

[*sallu*]

I might watch the first couple of games and then get bored like every year

[bantu]

Originally Posted by ascher Now that the ipl is out of window lets convince pcb to organize a "catch catch league" for our players[/b] rs 500 for a dolly rs 5000 for the diving ones lastly, A fine of 10 rupees if it is dropped (or else none of our players would participate in the league)

You will see how all the dollies will become difficult diving catches...

[ascher]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram Test matches are boring ... best suited for retired people who can sit idle watching every single ball for 5 days. T-20 is the flavor of the day! short and exciting ! And no - not interested in following B'desh match. They are an ordinary team. So win or loss against them doesn't count. As does the loss against newbe Ireland.

sorry my bad ...your opinion about test cricket and t-20 say it all!!!

there's no use of further discussion

and btw if bangladesh are so ordinary then imagine that how ordinary would be that board who arranges such waste-ful serieses!

[WAZ&WAQ]

IPL should be banned at all levels in Pakistan, including not showing the coverage on Geo tv.

As Abdul Razzaq mentioned this was a planned move and as some one suggested that it's a good revenge from India regarding their poor performance in Champions Trophy and ultimare omission due to Pakistan's loss (which some believe was deliberate).

[SlowerBall]

This is becoming somewhat of a conspiracy. Come on lets just all move on and concentrate on the next assignment, the ODI series.

[Kriketer]

Why are there so many threads of IPL on PP? You guys are giving way too much importance to this gully cricket tournament.

[ascher]

Originally Posted by bantu You will see how all the dollies will become difficult diving catches...

you don't have any idea how much 500 rs matter in some part of the world!

Ipl has spoiled your mind just watch some old bollywood movies where the ugly hero was loved by the rich girl just because she knew that he couldn't earn that amount of money and would therefore try to run her away !

[Hail-Akram]

Originally Posted by ascher sorry my bad ...your opinion about test cricket and t-20 say it all!!! there's no use of further discussion

Yeah its a generation gap may be. If you were <30 your opinion could be different. Or If I was 55+ I would be damn resistent to change too. Never mind - change is the only constant.

and btw if bangladesh are so ordinary then imagine that how ordinary would be that board who arranges such waste-ful serieses!

What, so you will not play them if they are ordinary? IPL did that to 11 men with green T-shirts and you see so many ruffeled feathers. Imagine what would happen if India refused to play B'desh....

[qasnaq]

We are giving it too much attention, however, the suggestion of boycotting it is a good one. My friends and I boycotted the last version as well. This includes not paying for any IPL related service / advertisers, coverage etc.

In all honesty it wasnt even much of an effort, without our boys in it. It may not do any financial damage, but it is a statement that you make every time someone brings up IPL and its success as a topic (last year I successfully dissuaded a couple of non-Paksitanis from watching IPL and the champions league; or whatever it was called)

[kkmix]

i will be watching because of mohammad kaif, he is so exciting...lol

[saqlain]

Well I guess people again are venting their frustration with these posts. I can understand and I am little upset as well that none of the Pakistani players were picked but the same goes for other players as well. I guess it makes sense for these franchises to get those players who are willing to play the entire tournament or fit the strategies formed by the team management. I am not sure what is the schedule for Pakistan team but I am guessing that most of the players might not be available for the full IPL. I guess that might be one main reason for not getting them. Political reasons are always behind indian businesses as they have always favored their government. I am sure those who would be getting free IPL games on their TV, they will watch regardless whatever they say here.

[Savak]

Personally speaking why should the IPL select Pakistani players? Why?

What have Pakistani players done for their own country? We have had a horrible 2009, we had a horrible 2007 as well. We have been losing from winning positions, there is nothing great or sexy about our team. It is one of the most boring and passionless sides ever. Seriously, what do you expect the entire world to do when your own national captain in media statements mentions "Our team does not have the same talent as before, people are expecting too much from us, we are not good enough to compete internationally" and then later on comes on and says "I am satisfied with the team's performance- (After being humiliated 3-0 by one of the weakest Australian teams in recent times).

Why would anyone be interested in purchasing players from a country which cannot make 300 runs in an innings if there life depended on it? Fair enough, the Indians are taking full advantage of the fact that the entire world wants to be involved in the IPL and they have enough bargaining power to humiliate Pakistani players and treating them like door mats.

But i have a question for the likes of Afridi, Razzaq, Tanvir e.t.c? Will this looserish crying in the media achieve anything? Why are you so ****ing desperate to play against the Indians, to play in their IPL when they just dont want you there? Dont you guys have any self respect for yourselves, let alone the country?

In the end there is just one and only solution to this. Pakistan has to start winning again, we need to start winning a vast majority of all cricket games we play i.e. T-20's, ODI's, Test matches. We need to introduce newer players in the team, give chances to some guys sitting on the benches, take a chance for a change. Most importantly we need to do away with the Yousaf, Malik, Misbah defensive, cannot win mentality. We need that never say die spirit that made Pakistan Cricket so exciting.

Respect has to be earned not demanded. If you want the world to respect you then stop averaging 40-50 runs per wicket in test cricket, stop averaging 20-25 runs per innings with the bat, stop collapsing, stop putting 8-9 fielders on the boundry line when you need 2 wickets to wrap up the innings, stop giving guys like Hauritz, Harris, Herath 5 wicket hauls in every test match, stop dropping 10 catches per test matches, most importantly start breaking the stumps, start bowling yorkers, start playing with more passion for the country.

This is the only possible response other than that **** the IPL, Modi, BCCI e.t.c.

[ascher]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram Yeah its a generation gap may be. If you were <30 your opinion could be different. Or If I was 55+ I would be damn resistent to change too. Never mind - change is the only constant.

I am actually 24

Trust me it has nothing to do with age but the understanding of game called cricket!

Some can get it even in their teens others would struggle to understand it even on their death beds ;)

[SAM'S]

i will definitley not pay to watch

[Hail-Akram]

Originally Posted by saqlain Well I guess people again are venting their frustration with these posts. I can understand and I am little upset as well that none of the Pakistani players were picked but the same goes for other players as well. I guess it makes sense for these franchises to get those players who are willing to play the entire tournament or fit the strategies formed by the team management. I am not sure what is the schedule for Pakistan team but I am guessing that most of the players might not be available for the full IPL. I guess that might be one main reason for not getting them. Political reasons are always behind indian businesses as they have always favored their government. I am sure those who would be getting free IPL games on their TV, they will watch regardless whatever they say here.

Finally a sensible post ... !

Well Saqlain, frankly I dont see why Pakistan fans would be interested in IPL. Agreed there are some great international players playing. But there are so many domestic players whom even Indians dont know well. And then atleast Indians have an excitement about whose team wins - Mumbai or Hyderabad, Chennai or Delhi. But non-Indians wouldn't feel that excitement.

So I don't see IPL getting too popular among any non-Indians.

[jattafridi]

Originally Posted by kkmix i will be watching because of mohammad kaif, he is so exciting...lol

me too

[Hail-Akram]

Originally Posted by ascher I am actually 24 Trust me it has nothing to do with age but the understanding of game called cricket! Some can get it even in their teens others would struggle to understand it even on their death beds ;)

Oh, i have seen so many debates about whose version of religion is true, whose "English" is the "right English". And now here is another one - "Whose Cricket is the right cricket!"

Come on ! its a man-made game with man made rules! Test has its own skill-set and T-20 has its own skills. Despite t20 being initially labelled as "batsman's game" Shane Warne has shown that a true class matters.

I'll say this again - and for a 24 yr old its not too late. Things change and evolve! People used to ride camels and horses in some era. Today we have planes. No point debating about the "right way to travel".

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

Originally Posted by ascher and why would they do that ? ..just because their posters are pasted on our "hairdressers shop?" your intellect actually suggests that you can never ever refrain from watching bollywood movies ..trust me you are made for them!

and your intellect tells me you assume everything and anything possible...stick to the topic...its not about my intellect but about the group of of fools who intentionally offended our players...

anyways you are probably too busy laughing on the floor so i wouldn't expect you to get the point...

[Savak]

I will be, just out of fun, interest and curiosity. Its not an easy tournament, there is a lot of pressure involved as huge sums of money have been invested in the players by the owners and there are loads of controversies that result. Not everyone leaves happy in the IPL, lets not forget the unhappy experience of the KKR team in the last season.

[PapaBear]

Never watched, and never will, I have always been against Pak players playing in Indian Political League

[BoomBoomAfridi]

Savak, you'v totally turned a blind eye against the fact that pakistan are the t20 champions an have in shahid afridi many beleive the most valuable t20 player! That's why there is the rage against what happened at today's auction!

[ascher]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram Oh, i have seen so many debates about whose version of religion is true, whose "English" is the "right English". And now here is another one - "Whose Cricket is the right cricket!" Come on ! its a man-made game with man made rules! Test has its own skill-set and T-20 has its own skills. Despite t20 being initially labelled as "batsman's game" Shane Warne has shown that a true class matters. I'll say this again - and for a 24 yr old its not too late. Things change and evolve! People used to ride camels and horses in some era. Today we have planes. No point debating about the "right way to travel".

then I guess ..to each his own ...though just so you know I would even protest against planes if some body tries to make us believe that they are are Fast Flying Camels (i HOPE YOU GET THE POINT)..No issues with t-20 just don't call it cricket!

test-->One-dayers-->t-20s-->BaseBall
...My point is that when the ultimate destination is BaseBall after all..then why take such a long turn to reach it ?..just call it base-ball and start playing it ;)

[Uncle Sam]

Originally Posted by Big Mac Don't think I've watched even a single ball of any IPL match.

Same here.
I had absolutely no urge of watching IPL last year. Lots of hype with too little content.... typical bollywood stuff.

[Hail-Akram]

Originally Posted by ascher then I guess ..to each his own ...though just so you know I would even protest against planes if some body tries to make us believe that they are are Fast Flying Camels (i HOPE YOU GET THE POINT)..No issues with t-20 just don't call it cricket! test-->One-dayers-->t-20s-->BaseBall ...My point is that when the ultimate destination is BaseBall after all..then why take such a long turn to reach it ?..just call it base-ball and start playing it ;)

Oh, now come one at 1:35 AM pls dont ask me for Base-ball lessons.

Just a basic difference though. In base ball check what is the max score. Contrast it with t20 which is primarily aimed at scoring more runs at a strike rate of 120+

And also in no mood to teach you analogy now. But in the analogy that we referred to, test = camel, cricket = travel, t-20 = plane.

No as long as we dont say t-20 is a fast-paced Test, we are not talking abt a flying camel. Camel and Planes are different forms of travel and similarly test and t-20 are two different forms of cricket!

God bless you dear !

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram Oh, now come one at 1:35 AM pls dont ask me for Base-ball lessons. Just a basic difference though. In base ball check what is the max score. Contrast it with t20 which is primarily aimed at scoring more runs at a strike rate of 120+ And also in no mood to teach you analogy now. But in the analogy that we referred to, test = camel, cricket = travel, t-20 = plane. No as long as we dont say t-20 is a fast-paced Test, we are not talking abt a flying camel. Camel and Planes are different forms of travel and similarly test and t-20 are two different forms of cricket! God bless you dear !

[iafzal]

did not watch it last ime so why now?

[siimo]

I am an Indian fan, but so far I have not seen a single IPL game or even checked the score on Cricinfo. I just don't see what the whole point is.

I do follow international T20, ODI and Test cricket though, even this match against Bangladesh today I am watching. It is the same as first class cricket, which I have no interest in what so ever.

[ascher]

Originally Posted by UsmanhailsAfridi

BOLLYWOOD, ONE-SIDED NONSENSICAL LOVE FOR SHARUKH, PREETI ETC..THE ONLY THING LEFT WAS A BLIND SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO SUPPORT T-20 MASALA

No offense but thanks for being Predictable as well

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

Originally Posted by ascher BOLLYWOOD, ONE-SIDED NONSENSICAL LOVE FOR SHARUKH, PREETI ETC..THE ONLY THING LEFT WAS A BLIND SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO SUPPORT T-20 MASALA No offense but thanks for being Predictable as well

LOL...i was laughing at the given analogy...come on now...tell me u found that funny and well put even though u might disagree with it...but the use of camel plane travel...HAHA...CLASSSIC

[ascher]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram Oh, now come one at 1:35 AM pls dont ask me for Base-ball lessons. Just a basic difference though. In base ball check what is the max score. Contrast it with t20 which is primarily aimed at scoring more runs at a strike rate of 120+ And also in no mood to teach you analogy now. But in the analogy that we referred to, test = camel, cricket = travel, t-20 = plane. No as long as we dont say t-20 is a fast-paced Test, we are not talking abt a flying camel. Camel and Planes are different forms of travel and similarly test and t-20 are two different forms of cricket! God bless you dear !

just wanted to get the obvious message across.. never wanted to get in to the nitty gritty just to prove my point like a lawyer ...but since you thankfully din't seem to have any problems with "To each his own "..So i am guessing we can end our discussion on that note

Lastly, just so you know they did call t-20's "Mini tests" and that too in ipl (the match between rr vs kkr) .. ..but then again who cares what they say as long as its "wham bam thankyou mam" kind of affair ..right?

[Juggernaut]

Wouldn't watch it with Pakistan's playing and I won't watch it without.

Nothing against India at all.

I'm just not interested in the IPL.

[iZeeshan]

Have no interest in an IPL without Pakistani players.

[cricketpassion]

Didnt watch it before so no way this time .

[jattafridi]

PCB, players should boycott India if they have courage: Zaheer Abbas

LAHORE: Former Test captain Zaheer Abbas said the Pakistani players must realise that Indian Premier League is a private league.

"The fact is the IPL is a private enterprise and if their franchises are not willing to take our players what can anyone do. But there is no doubt that our players and Pakistan cricket have been humiliated and insulted at such a big forum in a planned manner," he stated.

Zaheer, however, said if the Pakistan board felt the Indians had done wrong then they should announce a complete boycott of ties with India.

"Our players and officials should also not go to India for any reason. But if we want a betterment of ties with India then we should just keep quiet," he said.

[WAZ&WAQ]

Indian media's response:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...ow/5478236.cms

http://www.hindustantimes.com/IPL-su...e1-499544.aspx

[ascher]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram Oh, now come one at 1:35 AM pls dont ask me for Base-ball lessons. Just a basic difference though. In base ball check what is the max score. Contrast it with t20 which is primarily aimed at scoring more runs at a strike rate of 120+ And also in no mood to teach you analogy now. But in the analogy that we referred to, test = camel, cricket = travel, t-20 = plane. No as long as we dont say t-20 is a fast-paced Test, we are not talking abt a flying camel. Camel and Planes are different forms of travel and similarly test and t-20 are two different forms of cricket! God bless you dear !

Food for thought..

talking of analogies don't you think this one should be more relevant?

travel= sports

air travel= cricket

planes=tests

copters = t-20's

Now don't tell me that you would be ok with people calling planes as helicopters

[x2zee123]

nah didnt watch last time cuz of no pakistan players so this time will also be a no cuz its boring without them...

[AZ]

definitely boycotting this one...an IPL devoid of the World Champions is hardly above the ICL

[Golden arm]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram I hope so too. Atleast then if India meets Pakistan we can expect some exciting cricket. Otherwise one-sided games make me sick - especially in T20!!

lolz

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Hail-Akram Finally a sensible post ... ! Well Saqlain.......

Tht made me laugh!!!!

[Oxy]

I will also be boycotting Shipla Shetty's movies in future...I will throw away all the DVDs I have of her legendary films & remove all the posters I have of her on my ceiling.

I'll miss your Ms Shetty

[AZ]

Originally Posted by Oxy I will also be boycotting Shipla Shetty's movies in future...I will throw away all the DVDs I have of her legendary films & remove all the posters I have of her on my ceiling. I'll miss your Ms Shetty

a drastic, but necessary step...good for you mate.

[farhan1]

Everyone should boycott IPL

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Ahmed Zulfiqar a drastic, but necessary step...good for you mate.

Although I will be ordering some 'Shilpa Shetty Toilet Roll'

[Random Aussie]

Dont watch it, not interested in it and won't be watching this year either..

[AZ]

Originally Posted by Oxy Although I will be ordering some 'Shilpa Shetty Toilet Roll'

make sure it's plain, and not garam masala flavour

[Saj]

I only watched the first season of IPL because of the Pakistani players and I watched the second season of IPL because of Preity Zinta.....only joking Oxy

I would have watched IPL 3 to see how the Pakistan players do, but now that they have been excluded for political reasons I will not bother watching any of the action.

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Ahmed Zulfiqar make sure it's plain, and not garam masala flavour

Comes with her perfume - found in toliets everywhere

[Saqlain_doosra]

Originally Posted by Saj I only watched the first season of IPL because of the Pakistani players and I watched the second season of IPL because of Preity Zinta.....only joking Oxy I would have watched IPL 3 to see how the Pakistan players do, but now that they have been excluded for political reasons I will not bother watching any of the action.

Saj, Are you going to stopping watching movies of all the actors/actresses involved in IPL

[saadjhussain]

wasn't going to anyway, maybe would have checked the scorecards to see how they're performing, but i guess i've saved a few mins of my life a day