India, May 26 -- On IPL becoming a six-hitting battle between batters, Muthiah Muralitharan - the master of the doosra - delivered one that went straight through. It's more entertainment than cricket, he said, and added that this is what fans and broadcasters want.

Which, sadly, is true but what people want is not always good, or desirable. If that was the case drugs, tobacco or every manner of contraband would be ok. IPL's extreme pro batter nature - easy six-hitting, big scores, artificial excitement - may interest fans but brings with it serious danger.

It's great to see innovative shots and astonishing new skills (backfoot six over mid off, off fast bowlers, is breathtaking) but when a good ball disappears into the night sky, or a m...