Is Twenty-20 a reincarnation of traditional cricket?

         

No doubt, cricket is the most sought after game in India being played in every nook and corner of the country be it streets, school grounds or back courtyard of the house.The affinity for the game has changed considerably over the years in context of various formats.There is a “paradigm shift” from longer version to shorter version of the game. One of the classic example is “T20 cricket” which has given a new birth to “conventional stereotype” test cricket and is gaining in prominence with people from all walks of life being associated with it.

T20 league has bring novelty to the game with much frenzy and extravaganza. It has been the catalyst that changed how we look at cricket a decade back and has reinvented the 50 over format which still continue to dominate the cricket arena. Thanks to cricket critics and lovers, it has received an overwhelming response in a short span of time.With cheerleaders in dazzling outfits,new logos and unusual tagline, it has given a new dimension to shorter version of the game and reason for this continues to be manifold. Subconsciously,credit goes to nature of the game itself where “sixes and fours” are the deciding factors for end-result.

It’s a platform where young budding cricketer can showcase his all round skills and grab attention from cricket fraternity.More significantly,it has  pave the way for selectors to identify “key ingredients” required to be at international level. One strong point is the blend of International and experienced players where young lads gets to rub shoulders with cricket icons from top nations.One wonders, if this practice will help in the long run. Whatever be the result,cricket lovers are loving it. Be it celebrities, big shots, politicians all are getting involved in myriad ways that has catapulted T20 cricket in the league of world sports. May be, it’s the cricket obsession or x-factor, the proliferation of shorter version game has been in the news for all reasons.According to Sportskeeda, (leading sports website) there is a flurry of interest every time T20 cricket is being held.

Amidst, controversies and constant allegations T20 cricket has not lost its charm and emerged unscathed. With IPL around the corner, it continues to be flavour of the season and people just glued to television whenever and wherever IPL is being held.Everything has its own “pros and cons” and one can’t deny it, but as a matter of fact, T20 league has entrenched itself as a global sport.The new format of the game is a clear manifestation of madness and emotions.

The biggest challenge still remains between shorter version vis-a-vis longer version of the game-”T20 and Test cricket”. Sportskeeda, has gained a new insight about this emerging trend which is being highlighted in various sports such as Hockey, Badminton league to name a few. Novelty, glamour and whopping fees are few factors that had tilted the demand in favour of T20 cricket against the longer format. On one hand, unorthodox skills and presence of mind plays a pivotal role (T20 cricket).On other hand, it’s persistence and technique that matters the most (Test-cricket). As long as “cricket euphoria” factor prevails, one can only hope the spirit of the game never vanish and keeps on inspiring anyone and everyone.