World Twenty20 won't excite like IPL

The IPL has a set a benchmark for entertaining cricket and according to Amrit Mathur in the Hindustan Times, the World Twenty20 is unlikely to match its buzz and hype.

There is no denying that the World Cup is a major event which features the best talent. But it also has sub-standard teams and mediocre players who drag down quality. Ireland versus Bangladesh might be attractive for the ICC but for a fan it is enough reason to reach for the TV remote and switch channels. The reason for the IPL's stunning success is that it produces top quality cricket, and is intensely competitive. The Kolkata Knight Riders may not have finished at the top but,on any given day, are capable of defeating the other seven sides and are stronger than half a dozen teams in the World Cup.