The IPL - A preview

The wait is finally over. The IPL is all set to roll tomorrow with the Royal Challengers taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the first game at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Banglore. There is a sense of anticipation for something special, there is a feeling that something special is going to happen to the game of cricket in India. The entertainment value is immense despite the cloud of media boycott hanging over the tournament. The opening ceremony has been planned to be worthy of a world cup and the atmosphere is set to be electric. With stilt walkers, floating damsels, cheerleaders from the US, Shankar Ehsan Loy with the music, and fireworks it is sure to be some spectacle.

A novel toss is being planned. When Ganguly and Dravid go out for the toss the whole stadium is going to be in darkness and spotlights are going to follow the two captains to the middle and the toss is said to happen under the spotlight, before the lights come on again for the opening ball. It will be quite eerie and exciting and the crowd might just go wild!!

Will the cricket match up to all the hype? That will be the question in everybody's mind. The talent is definitely there and some of the youngsters must be eager to shine in the limelight. It is their chance to become famous playing against some international stars. Crowd support will be an interesting factor, while most of the crowd will be cheering for the home team they will also be supporting their favorite cricketers playing for the opposition.

All in all a mouth watering prospect. Get set folks, it is time for India to change the face of world cricket!!