When legal adversaries accept and acknowledge the public manifestation of your side of a court argument, it should give you immense satisfaction. The brand new Indo-International Premier Kabaddi League (IPKL) has in that aspect scored its first point even before an actual 'raid' has been made after being welcomed by all quarters post the announcement of its schedule and being banned by none.

With the opening day of the IPKL on May 13 at Pune's Balewadi Stadium drawing nearer, it is natural to have some speculations regarding the future of players, given the present existence of two leagues and two bodies. However, let me put all speculation to rest by saying that nowhere in the world has more game time, an additional sporting platform and more live television coverage ever worked to the detriment of players. On the contrary, they have always worked to their benefit. Examples and precedents exist in this country itself.