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"The adoration for Khan was most amusing yesterday; in between sensible cricket questions on Ricky Ponting’s place in the side, or John Buchanan’s multiple captain approach, several gushing Indian girls, who’d smuggled themselves into the event (Kevin McCallum selling off press accreditation from The Star again, no doubt), proclaimed their undying affection for Kahn, swore blind that they’d watched every movie he’d ever made, and offered to marry him. Welcome to IPL ownership; Malcolm Glazer doesn’t get quite the same at Manchester United press conferences."
"But if it wasn’t what you’d expect at a usual sporting Q&A, it was further insight into just why this slick carnival of cricket and glamour has stormed the world so quickly and effectively. Simply combining the world’s hottest cricket talent is enough of an attraction, but adding Bollywood stars, American-style cheerleaders, and a general dose of rock ‘n roll, all off the platform of explosive 20-over contests, has made for an irresistible product."
"Shah Rukh Khan might have been the star turn on Tuesday night, but it’s the IPL as a whole that’s set for the spotlight over the next month. Already Cape Town’s bubbling with anticipation; prepare yourselves for one hell of an event."
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