When IPL was at its peak with Gayle's carribean tsunami crossing all
the boundaries,Orissa cricket association had launched its own version
of Premier League.I was excited as the cricketing juggernaut to
continue after IPL. Also it was believed that some deserving players
will get their turn to show their capabilities.The broadcasting was so
irritating that even Saas-Bahu daily soap haters would prefer to
choose daily soaps instead of OPL to enjoy the evenings.4 matches at
same time reminded me about 75's world cup. The broadcasting angles
were always changing and even some deliveries had been seen from
behind the wicket keeper.There was no straight view(It was short long
off view) and one can't judge LBW on TV.Thanks to the curators that
pitches has been transformed to DEAD soils more than that of greater
sahara.There was no spin and no pace assistance off the pitch.Some
players played according to their merit;Biplab,Natraj,Kameswar to name
a few.It has been disapointing that players have been playing as club
level.I didn't see many batsmans playing according to merit of the
ball.I have n't seen Bibhudatta Panda bowling before but he didn't
looked like a Ranji Trophy bowler.Fresh controversy has landed in OPL
as WS Rourkela had picked 2 Grade E players instead of 3 players for
its 2 matches.So OCA has asked WSR to replay those two matches.JSP
Sparks also convicted of playing less Grade E players.I think both the
franchisees should be disqualified from this season and those
responsible for this farce should be punished.
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