East or West IPL is the best say most players, but getting the comment from our (un)friendly neighbor adds glamor to the whole issue. And the comment from one of the most revered batsman of the world, Shahid Afridi, is sure a feather in the cap for the luxury format of the game in India. IPL or Indian Premier League is the brain child of  mr Lalit Modi, which brought global players to Indian teams. It is an annual carnival since 2008. in the first edition many Pakistani players did participate in the game. But later after the Mumbai blasts Pakistan players were less sought by Indian  IPL franchiser due to diplomatic issues.

The 32 year all rounder in his own words describes IPL as the best. He chirps in 'although I played just once in the IPL but it is easily the biggest league you can play in and I enjoyed my experience. The IPL is clearly the best organised foreign league and it was a totally different experience playing in it.' Afridi said. The next on the anvil is the Sri Lankan League, similar to IPL format coming up shortly in the island country and Pakistan is keen to participate.

There are many cricket fans who long for an Indo-Pak encounter on the cricket field. On any given day the match will have tough fans for both the sides in both the countries such is our bonding between us. Though political parties on both the sides do their best to exploit delicate issues, public would differ. However may the ties between the two nations on cricket grounds continue for the better of the sports, wish fans....(With inputs from internet-AW AarKay)