One needs to give credit where it's due; The International Cricket Council in this case, which has managed to achieve the unthinkable - turn the most exciting version of cricket into a big bore.
So here's the question the whole of India wants an answer to: Why? Why in god's name did VVS Laxman not invite Dhoni home for dinner?
The fact is, a total of 6 medals amount to Indian's best ever performance at the Summer Games. But there is still no dearth of people whining and complaining about how India failed to win a single gold in London.
The sting operation brought to light the worst kept secret of the billion dollar league - franchises are not shy of paying players under the table to lure them into signing a contract. But will the IPL take action against the all-powerful franchise owners?