Islamabad United Assistant Coach Jacob Oram (Video) Another day, another Indian Premier League (IPL) vs Pakistan Super League (PSL) comparison — and this time it left Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram at half-time.The former New Zealand cricketer couldn’t contain his laughter when asked about South African batsman Rillie Rossouw’s recent remark that the IPL feels “more like a movie than real cricket” compared to the PSL.The moment came during the post-match press conference after the Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Islamabad United by six wickets in Karachi, but attention quickly shifted from the result to the now-viral IPL vs PSL debate.“Did you say like from a movie?” Oram reactsIn response to the question, Oram laughed and said, “Did you say like in the movie?” before offering a balanced view of the comparison.“They are similar tournaments but they are very different. This is twice as long as the IPL,” he said, referring to the scale of the competition. “I didn’t coach in the IPL. I played in the IPL and that was a long time ago… and it grew into a bit of a monster.”Oram, who is currently part of Islamabad United alongside head coach Luke Ronchi, highlighted his positive experience in the PSL.“This is my first opportunity in the PSL and I’m loving it. The group – from the staff to the players – have been so supportive. We’re well taken care of, well taken care of… so far so good here. We love it,” he added.Oram also admitted that he would have preferred fuller stadiums for the better atmosphere, saying “I’d like to have the crowds here… for the atmosphere and the atmosphere,” while acknowledging the reasons for their absence.WATCH: Rossouw’s comment fuels the debateThe question arose from Rossouw’s earlier statement, where he drew a stark contrast between the two leagues.“Obviously the IPL has all of Bollywood behind it, so it’s much more of a film than actual cricket. So both have their pros and cons,” said Rossouw after the Player of the Match presentation in Karachi.His remark came amid growing ambitions within the PSL ecosystem, with Mohsin Naqvi recently saying the league is on track to become the world’s top franchise tournament.While comparisons between the IPL and PSL continue to dominate the headlines, Oram’s candid and witty reply summed up the sentiment best – respect for both leagues.
