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Q: IPL 2024 is becoming a plundering platform for batters? Enjoyable or do you prefer a more balanced contest of batter and bowler?
A: I completely agree with you. There has to be some intense competition where bowlers and batters should have a see-saw combat. I am not denying that in some of the high scoring matches, the match had gone down to the wire. But in most of the matches, it’s pretty frustrating for the bowlers. If pitches and rules of the game are fair to promoting the game per se (to remain competitive in global cricket) and to the players (both batters and bowlers) , even spectators would enjoy it more.
I know it’s easier said than done. But as fans of the game, we may be irrationally demanding.