Almost every single one of these so called mystery bowlers have been discarded after one season because it’s one thing to be a mystery in local leagues but it’s quite another when bowling to international players.
The IPL auction has just got over and as with every auction over the years someone unknown has become a dollar millionaire. That’s of course his good fortune and fate, but it also brings up the question once more of how the hard working firstclass cricketer, who doesn’t play in the IPL, is neglected for his contribution to Indian cricket while an unknown rakes in the big bucks for a maximum of 16 days of cricket. Indian cricket has not been able to solve this disparity and unless serious thought is given to it the firstclass game may as well not exist in Indian cricket.
No mystery here
Almost every single one of these so called mystery bowlers have been discarded after one season because while it’s one thing to be a mystery in local leagues comprising of club level players, it’s quite another when bowling to international players who suss you out in a matter of deliveries. The mystery at the end of the IPL is why franchises shell out so much money for no visible returns.
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