Sachinism Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 The second IPL season has been insured for a total of $286 million, more than double that of the $125-million cover last season, and includes provisions for acts of terrorism and cancelled matches. It also includes ten-fold increases, in some cases, in individual covers. MS Dhoni, captain of Chennai Super Kings, attracts the highest individual insurance cover of $10.5 million, while Sanath Jayasuriya of the Mumbai Indians is the highest insured among overseas players, for around $6 million. The package takes into account all 120 auctioned players as well a few non-auctioned players. The cost in premiums to the franchises is around $430,000 each. The original plan - formulated when the tournament was to be held in India - involved a total insurance package of $219-263 million negotiated by the BCCI, broadcasters Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and the eight franchisees. That package included a $120-154 million cover for match cancellation due to standard perils, a $87-million cover for the BCCI against terror attacks and personal accident insurances for individual players. "The sum assured has been higher this time around with the tournament moving overseas," Reena Bhatnagar, deputy general manager of Oriental Insurance Corporation (OIC), the IPL's insurers, told Cricinfo. "The details of the package are similar to those signed last year, and will provide covers not just due to terrorism, but take into account other factors like accidents during travel, flights etc as well." The width of the individual player insurance covers - the figures are decided by the franchises - ranges from $2.5 million to $10.5 million. Dhoni commands the highest, followed by Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh. "That Dhoni has been placed above Tendulkar or Ganguly, is entirely their [franchises'] perception," Bhatnagar said. "It is the IPL organizers who then decide and provide us the values." The new figures are more than six times those for the previous season, when the individual covers ranged from $380,000 and $1 million. Dhoni still led the pack, with Tendulkar, Ganguly and Andrew Symonds following behind. The policies for non-auctioned and junior players were between $120-250,000. The entire package is totally reinsurance-driven, meaning that OIC would seek to protect itself with other insurance companies against the risk of losses during the tournament. "With such a large package signed up, it was beyond the capacity of the Indian insurers," Bhatnagar said. "We had to travel the reinsurance route and tap the London market." A match cancellation cover includes non-payment by sponsors and broadcasters in case a match gets cancelled. It also insures budget match expenses, or the expenses incurred by franchisees for preparing the stadium field. The loss of baggage cover means that players will be paid the cost of their belongings, in case they misplace them during the course of the tournament. The policies will be effective from the time the players leave for the tournament till they return home. The IPL's second edition will be played from April 18- May 24, spanning 37 days ---- How is Dhoni's insurance worth more than GODs how can you even put a price of the life of god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Dhoni > Sachin B-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphic23 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Dhoni > Sachin B-> You're violating the 4th rule of my guidelines. Prepare to get your post edited (or edit it yourself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 You're violating the 4th rule of my guidelines. Prepare to get your post edited (or edit it yourself) F U very much :finger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphic23 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 F U very much :finger: You're now abusing a moderator (and therefore his avatar, which means you're insulting Jesus - which means you're indulging in religious discussions, which means you're about to be banned). Be prepared to be banned for the next 2 months, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViruRulez Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 You're now abusing a moderator (and therefore his avatar' date=' which means you're insulting Jesus - which means you're indulging in religious discussions, which means you're about to be banned). Be prepared to be banned for the next 2 months, at least.[/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 You're now abusing a moderator (and therefore his avatar' date=' which means you're insulting Jesus - which means you're indulging in religious discussions, which means you're about to be banned). Be prepared to be banned for the next 2 months, at least.[/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: :hatsoff: But, I can't understand how J came into picture :dontknow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineleg Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Dhoni > Sachin B-> In T20, it is not a joke. It may be the sach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphic23 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Um, I have reasons to think flamy *might* have said it in jest. I have no reason to believe you are saying this to be funny or to annoy me. Therefore, violation of 4th rule observed. Prepare for your post to be deleted. Kthx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineleg Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Huh, I do think that in T20, MSD is more valuable than SRT. There is captaincy + wicketkeeping + batting and quick runs. Think about the combination - that is the total value (Total package of what he brings to the table), isn't it? This is why he probably got the highest paid amount in the auction in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphic23 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 um, same thing can be said for ODIs too no? Regarding the IPL, Sachin's the captain, the opener, and he's a batsman. He can't keep wickets but he can bowl. So the only thing would that he needs to be able to score runs quickly. You doubt Sachin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineleg Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 what I mean is captaincy is the weakness of SRT. It never worked out well when he was Indian team captain. Whereas MSD is a successful captain so far, hence he gets premium for captaincy. MSD keeps too - an important job. And, he does not bowl these days (well, not until the last test in NZ) - so I dont think he'll bowl in IPL. For ODIs, SRT is a top notch performer, and proven in that arena. There is no doubt or question in the ODI arena. In T20, MSD obviously got the highest bid in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphic23 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Andrew Symonds got some $1.3 million, does that mean he's better than say Shane Warne, who went for $375,000 or Glenn McGrath, who only went for $150,000 - which is a travesty? But nevertheless, Sachin was given captaincy when he was very very young - physically, and at his peak. It might've had some effects on him as a leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 bluddy hell. finey I thot u dont like T20, why are you in this forum bringing the energy down? :(( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphic23 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 bluddy hell. finey I thot u dont like T20' date=' why are you in this forum bringing the energy down? :(([/quote'] :eyedance: :hatsoff::hatsoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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