As the stage is set for the commencement of the second edition of the Indian Premier League on Saturday, my mind goes back to exactly a year ago when the IPL was launched amidst unprecedented fanfare and high expectations.
The concept itself was unique, what with the public auction of players, the introduction of franchisees and the keen involvement of film stars, flamboyant industrialists and big business houses.
The money associated with the event was the eye rubbing and mind boggling variety. They were detractors who scoffed at the concept and said that nothing could compare with countries vying with each other