When teams with mostly unknown players contest, it can never incite the enthusiasm of fans. That is one of the major reasons why IPL matches draw full houses and better ratings.
All international superstars automatically opt for their respective IPL teams, leaving their home teams weak. Malinga's absence in Southern Express and Pollard's absence in the Barbados Trident have weakened both the teams. In addition to hampering the performances of these teams, these defections also decimate the fan base of the teams.
In this year's tournament, Southern Express, Northern Districts, Lahore Lions, Cape Cobras and Dolphins are bereft of its foreign stars, while Barbados Tridents, Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricane have only managed low profile international players.
