Will this format draw the American crowds to a cricket match chanting Dhoni, Dhoni?
No. The popularity of T20 does not mean it will make the Americans endorse cricket. For the Americans, it is only their own sports that matter. This explains the popularity of NASCAR for example. It is only the diaspora in the US that it readily going to take to T20. What have you liked about the business model of IPL? It seems fairly robust, right? Regardless of the hubbub and questions to the contrary, the IPL is an exciting proposition, if for no other reason than its success in commercialising cricket in a manner unthinkable just a few months ago. It has already generated unprecedented money in sponsorship and in the amounts spent by franchise owners. Another major USP of the tournament is its truly cosmopolitan nature. The local favour strategy seems to have worked out pretty well. The Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Deccan Chargers etc. have managed to draw out people. Do you feel that since an IPL/ICL encounter seems to be the first match of a portion of the spectators,
