Frankly, I do not really understand these talks about bidding, and how much the different cricketers will be paid. Moreover, I do not wish to understand. It undermines the sporting spirit in me.
I quote a news item from the Times of India dated February 21, 2008.
I quote a news item from the Times of India dated February 21, 2008.
“Dhoni will get Rs 37.5 lakh for one T20 match – over 10 times what he gets for every Test he plays. Looked at it another way, a Delhi University professor would earn a total of Rs 2.2 crore over a career of about 35 years. Dhoni will make thrice that amount for a fortnight of a match play.”
Though I completely disagree with comparing different professions, I do feel that the issue here is whether the hard work is worth the awards these cricketers get. It’s all about being fair to every person who works hard. At the same time, if we start scrutinizing this topic, then why only Cricket? Why not Bollywood? How much do the soldiers get paid, who fight at the border? And, what about the corruption in Politics? And for that matter, the common man is working hard too. There is no end!
I really hope that the sport of Cricket remains a sport, and does not turn into a business. Something our country is passionate about and is talented in, should not be turned into a money minting proposition.
4 comments:
A cricketer gets more than a professor because through his work he entertains(services the needs of) a billion people, while the professor services about 40. So if you measure the amount of money on a per person basis, the cricketer is probably getting less than the professor.
Think about it!
talent in Indian cricket? I don't think so. Forget Australia...think of countries smaller than any indian state - New Zealand, Sri Lanka...they seem to come up with enough talent to give our 'mighty talented indian players' a run for their money. Try Hype for a change. A country of over a billion...and not one decent bowler. One billion...and not decent 11 football player...???
yeah....me too was thinking like that coz of tommorow what i read in newspaper...dhoni getting 6 crores rs..............
Hey everyone works hard ...Even a coolie works hard...So u cant pay him as much as u pay a doctor or a professor or so...
Cricket is the biggest thing in India and obviously its a lot of money....
The IPL is only making the game of cricket more exciting....Lets not worry how much they earn , lets just enjoy the game....
Now u might say y not the same money for football or anything??
Simple, no other sport appeals as much as cricket in India...There's bound to be more money where there is more popularity...
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