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The Mumbai Indians: The Yankees of the IPL

Posted on April 23, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

Chock full of very well-paid if superannuated superstars—Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, Lasith Malinga—the Mumbai Indians are the New York Yankees of the IPL. Deep pockets and the biggest media market in India can’t buy you success, and the … Continue reading →

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A Country for Old Men

Posted on April 17, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

Among its benefits to the world of cricket (bringing in the dough, providing a three-hour runfest for millions), the Indian Premier League is turning into a great venue for the superannuated cricketers of yore looking to earn the big bucks … Continue reading →

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How Stimulating!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Are you an aging bat-and-ball player, who wants to prolong his career but doesn’t want to get caught up in potential problems with performance-enhancing drugs (see below)? Then, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is for you. It only occurs once … Continue reading →

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