Have your say
To beat the rain, should all cricket be played indoors?
17-Jun-2013
Yes
Other sports don't have curtailments for weather. Fans like to see a full game each time, and don't appreciate wash-outs, over adjustments and Duckworth-Lewis calculations.
Is net run-rate a fair tie-breaker when teams are tied on points?
10-Jun-2013
Yes
It is the same for all sides in a multi-team tournament, and has worked well over a period of time.
Are you looking forward to the Champions Trophy?
02-Jun-2013
Yes
A short, sharp tournament featuring the top eight sides is the best showcase for ODI cricket. It helps that the teams are evenly matched, and the conditions in England will redress the balance between bat and ball.
Will the IPL continue to be a big draw without Tendulkar, Dravid, Gilchrist and co?
27-May-2013
Yes
Younger stars like Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard and Suresh Raina have shown that they have the pedigree to fill the void left by the retirements. In any case, T20 is a young man's game.
Following Pune's pullout, should the IPL become an eight-team event?
21-May-2013
Yes
The quality of the cricket will improve if there are eight teams instead of nine. Fewer matches will make for a shorter, sharper tournament.
Is the four-over-per-bowler limit imposed in T20s fair?
14-May-2013
Yes
Four overs is a fifth of a T20 innings, and it is fair to expect a team to field at least five bowlers in their line-up. Bowlers have managed to pick up four- and five-wicket hauls quite regularly in T20s, proving that four overs is sufficient for them to make an impact.
Should away wins in the IPL fetch more points than home wins?
07-May-2013
Yes
Roughly three in four games this year have been won by the home team. This suggests that home advantage is playing a big part in the proceedings. Away teams deserve to be rewarded extra if they can win in alien conditions.
No
The IPL should also be wary of over-reacting to this trend, which has surfaced for the first time in six seasons. Awarding extra points for away wins will only incentivise teams to doctor pitches and conditions, to ensure they don't concede crucial away points.
Should the IPL have a mid-season transfer window?
04-May-2013
Yes
Players like Brendon McCullum and Faf du Plessis are wasted on the benches of their respective franchises. There are other teams that will be glad to have their services for the second half of the season.
No
The IPL's isn't long enough for a transfer window to add much value to the proceedings. Teams get enough time to plan before the auction, and pick the players of their choice for the entire season.
Was Virat Kohli justified in criticising the Mumbai crowd?
28-Apr-2013
Yes
The Mumbai crowd failed to respect the opposition during the Mumbai-Bangalore match, and on several occasions in the recent past.
No
It wasn't the first time someone was booed by the crowd for perceived unfair play. As a sportsman, Kohli should know better than to react to such provocation.
Are bowler-friendly pitches good for the IPL?
21-Apr-2013
Yes
You finally have a contest between bat and ball, and an opportunity to see tight low-scoring chases, which are more exciting than mindless run-fests.
No
T20, and especially the IPL, is all about the fours and sixes. The crowd gets their money's worth when teams go past 200, and not when they struggle to 130.
