Football vs Cricket

Airtel Champions League, a big success as a concept which came last year in India. Top teams from different countries came together for a unique tournament which was introduced first time in world cricket.

One of the Australian team won the tournament again proving the world how strong their system is. But this time I wont be writing to praise Australia or their team.

From past few months have been thinking about the effect football has on cricket. All the new concepts which you are introduced in cricket are somehow taken from football.

There are different leagues in different countries. The most famous and the most viewed league being the English Premier League. Footballers die to play in this league because of the level of football and also the money involved in the game.

Same format was taken by Mr. Lalit Modi for IPL. Players came through a transfer window, contracts were done and they started playing the game of money. From IPL, they shifted on Airtel Champions League, adopted from UEFA Champions League or AFC. Top teams from the respective leagues of different companies coming together in a tournament to prove there supremacy in the game. Mr. Lalit Modi again took the idea from football to make it a success story. Football has taken over cricket now.

Country League - IPL

UEFA Champions League - Airtel Champions League

Foul in football a Free Kick - Foul in cricket(No Ball) a free hit

Owners of Clubs - Franchise in Cricket

Who knows in the coming decade, concept of yellow cards and red cards also appear on cricket scene.

But the matter of fact remains that Football is still the most popular sport in this world and will be in the future also.