This is the most successful model to bring in talents to represent India. Tendulkar is not the only Indian who can play good cricket. The talent is abundant among 1 billion people let the money goes to everyone.
This is how, sports has been played in NBA, NFL in USA. More number of players also has the chance to earn more in this way and improve their own fitness (from the money they get), make their job more professional, etc.
I don't want Tendulkar's bank balance bulky and the rest of the local players being poorer. But, BCCI with the power they got will try to KILL this plan. Companies like Reliance, TATA, Infosys should form their own team from the applicants who have shown promises in Ranji. From these teams you should select Indian cricket team. Also, the players don't need to worry about the regional bias going against them. Cricket should be played for fun from now on.
RE:Excellent Idea
by Vinod Zachariah on Apr 03, 2007 11:37 PM Permalink
Just some thoughts: How come NBA,NFL,NHL players perform below par as a group at the International Level? Because they dont care.
Eventually players will make more money in leagues than playing for INDIA.
Trust me, this will start as a 20/20 evening hour games (after office hours) to generate interest amoung younger and older generations.
This is how it works in US to cash in the media,adverisements,Big TV,Beer,potato chips and ofcourse a LazyBoy Recl Couch.
End of the Day,Subhash Chandra makes billions,and no Quality INDIAN Team produced.
