The final of the Indian Premier League between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Superkings was a fitting finish to the 44 days of Indian Premier League . It had glamour and drama and nail biting finish with Rajasthan Royals winning the final and the League tournament by one run . The side that were the underdogs ( and the least expensive franchise )  have shown it to the superstars -  in style - winning all their games at home and then going onto win the final - Shane Warne is now the son of Rajasthan and has made a place for himself in the heart of all Indians . A class player who has used his brains and skills  instead of his tongue ( sledging ). All cricket players have a lot to learn from this player and his fellow spinners Anil Kumble and Murlidaran - we need more players like them .

Chennai batted first and scored 163 for 5 , a low score and I am sure Dhoni would not have been comfortable with this . In fact I think that he made a mistake by not coming out to bat earlier with the result that he was on 29 for 17 not out - if he had come up the ladder , maybe he could have scored extra 20 odd runs . Chennai bowled and fielded well and put Rajasthan under a lot of pressure but two mistakes were made - Patel missed an opportunity to stump Pathan and then Raina missed a Pathan catch . You do not give this type of opportunity to a player like Pathan . He went onto to score 56 off 39 ( also taking 3 wickets for 22 ) thus winning the game for Rajasthan .

The first Indian Premier League was a tremendous success with the final being viewed in 152 countries ! India has given a tremendous product to the world of cricket . CONGRATULATIONS LALIT MODI !

IPL has produced some heros and YUSUF PATHAN is leader in that - what a fine all rounder he is . It will be very difficult for the selectors in India to ignore him now , after this performance , particularly in the one day side and Irfan Pathan his brother is another very good all rounder - congratulations to the parents of Yusuf and Irfan Pathan .

UNTIL NEXT YEAR WHEN WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE SECOND INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE AND 44 DAYS OF GLAMOUR AND EXCITMENT .