Reporting only the good
The IPL has reached its climax but Hindustan Times ' Pradeep Magazine wants to know why the media has ignored the league's drawbacks and reported it almost as if it was part of the show.
The electronic media thrives on stories of nepotism, corruption and wrong-doings of officials. They even create one where none exists, that is why the silence on stories concerning the dynamic Lalit Modi and a few other board officials, which may not show them in good light, is a little baffling.
To the millions who have seen his outstanding performances over the past 6-7 weeks, it must seem extraordinary that Shane Watson is not playing for Australia against the West Indies currently. Is there a better all-rounder in Ricky Ponting’s team? It does not need knowledge of rocket science to know that Watson will be perhaps the most coveted player next season.
Nishi Narayanan is a staff writer at ESPNcricinfo