I am not fan of IPL but some unpopular opinion are also bring lot of popularity, it seems. This post has food for thoughts and I believe it is applicable for all sports leagues. Also I like the way this tweetarati responding to each comment. Do read.
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Unpopular Opinion
IPL teams will never get into our consciousness and soul like how a Liverpool, Barcelona, Boca Juniors or a Dortmund does in those countries. .
Because if you scratch away all the glamour, IPL Essentially is a group of very wealthy people, hiring some rich young people to play against each other and fool us into thinking that they represent us so that we part with our money.
Because none of the teams, the players, the staff have any local connect whatsoever. Nobody is doing anything for the development of grassroot cricket in their respective cities and how they treat their fans in the stadium is story that is straight out of a horror movie.
Hell even the players don't have any loyalty towards any team. They literally play for the highest bidder.
I think for a long time to come, based on how it is designed now, IPL will remain primarily a shit and giggles entertainment product which will not evoke any sporting emotion amongst the majority of the population.
P:S : Yes it does uplift certain young talented people from the depths of poverty and gives them economic freedom, but that is a coincidental outcome, not intentional.