too much of anything is too much.

it is well documented that out of all the world's sportstars, cricketers aren't as well paid as others. maybe this is why the IPL was born and although it may appeal to millions, it also has just as many critics. a competition which is based around money usually attracts the world's biggest stars but apart from the obvious, why are they there, why are they playing? unless you're an indian cricketer, it's unlikely you'll have any real connection to your chosen team. players are bought for millions and swap teams every year, no loyalty to a team. obviously, you want to play your best cricket but at the end of the day, there can't be much to motivate the players.
this year, eoin morgan is the only england regular taking part. kevin pietersen was meant to but thanks to a hernia operation, he had to miss out. although it meant him missing a part of england's world cup 'failings', it could mean that it benefits england's summer, with test series, ODI series and two twenty20 games all coming up. pietersen a key part of england's ashes tour down under meant he had little rest between the ashes, the ODI series and then the world cup. the ipl may pay well but out of all the england cricketers, kevin pietersen is probably the one least in need of extra cash.
the ipl is broadcasted all around the world, therefore allowing players to play on the 'world stage' but competitions like this are having a massive impact on county cricket. take for example my county essex, one of our best players, ryan ten doeschate. he impressed in the world cup but instead of bringing this good form back to essex, he was bought by the 'kolkata knight riders'. it is quite likely that he won't return for essex until the middle of may; missing key games in the county championship and CB4O competitions.

it's not a nice thought to think that a money-fuelled competition such as the IPL could be damaging the world famous county season, an english tradition with over a hundred years history behind it.