Phew! The Indian Premier League is over. Must say it is one huge energy-sapping experience for our aam janta; with all the huge sixes, cheer girls in skimpy outfits, frantic flag-waving, Mexican waves, ladies making enthralling fashion statements, men rejoicing as if there is no tomorrow.


England's Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Mark Craig during Day Five of the Lord's Test on Monday. Pic/AFP  

Four hours of non-stop exhilarating excitement. What better than a live IPL match to have a family picnic — much better than any multi-starrer movie. Possibly, stardom too. If you are lucky, you can let go of a full-throated scream right into the camera.