IPL- Tamasha - Tax the BCCI

The TV channels are going at it non-stop as if the IPL is the only thing that matters. In fact, by this blatant play for money, the BCCI is drawing attention to itself and the money hungry cricketers. With the IPL a haven for retired and has been cricketers from abroad and sons and nephews of local big wigs, does it really matter whether IPL is on or off?
I strongly feel that it is high time that the income of BCCI is subject to taxation. In these tough times, there is no reason for the BCCI to sit on a cash pile which serves no purpose to anyone in the world.
Personally, it is much better if such an event is held in UK where distances are small, weather better and daylight hours are long. And, gate revenues should be better there.

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The cricket tamasha in India is getting more enjoyable. Mr Lalit Modi cannot bear to see the elections derailing his circus. With the economy sliding downhill, the elections would actually be doing the IPL a big favour. I am sure that this year there will be no corporate takers for the IPL circus. With the tickets priced at unaffordable levels for mortals, sales were dependent on corporate generosity. This year, even the corporates would have to do a rethink.
The TV channels have a field day talking to the Home Minister on a mundane subject like cricket. And the Home Minister, who is never shy of generous sound bites, goes to length to explain!!
What fun it is. The IPL cricket is such a flawed format that it does not arouse any passion or support from the viewer. Only the media goes overboard since they have a vested interest!!
As far as the cricketers are concerned, they might miss some easy pickings should the IPL not happen this year.