In the next few days, all sections of the media are going to sell you a product you've already been buying every year since 2008. Like Roadies and Sasural Simar Ka, the IPL is back to fill the evening slot on our televisions. It's that time of the year again when real cricketers take part in an edge-of-the-seat reality show. Thank God for Capitalism (NOT). But it's good entertainment, no denying that. It's great entertainment for us, the regular TV audiences, who have been fed with mediocrity in the form of Bigg Boss for years now. Compared to that, IPL is GOLD. And that's what it is, an entertainment show. NOT A CRICKET TOURNAMENT.

Batsmen-friendly conditions

With field restrictions and shorter boundaries, the IPL does not inspire a lot of the youth to become bowlers, something the Indian national cricket team could really, really use.

Off-field action

With almost every team's owners in legal puddle, the IPL has given rise to some of the most unpleasant incidences to have been associated with cricket. From spot fixing to illegal funds, IPL franchises are facing all kinds of legal troubles.

Top that with almost violent conduct of players in lieu of competitiveness and you can't help but feel sad for the gentleman's game.

The cheerleaders!

Since when did the gentleman's game turn into breeding ground for misogyny?