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Q: What do you think is better for the growth of the game of cricket: a one-side batter-friendly IPL or a balanced, more bowling-friendly T20 World Cup?
A: Any competitive situation demands a balance approach. The objective can’t be solely winning a game but develop the specific sport so that we remain globally competitive and aim to be amongst the best in the world. It is true for business segments too. A monopoly or an oligopoly only contributes to a lopsided growth in innovation, quality of product and a stunted growth in employment opportunities. Now, look at the democratisation of cricketing talent post the introduction of IPL and WPL (for women). Protectionism in a borderless world is a sure route to concentration of power and is not beneficial for universal good.