Ok with most of the names for the IPL at least provisionally announced I thought Id rank them in my own personal order of prefference.
Interested to see what others think.
So in order of best to worst.
1. Chandigarh Lions - You cant go wrong with lions. Just means business
2. Rajasthan Royals - Fits well and sounds good
3. Kolkata Tigers - In the same vein as Lions. Gives it a sence of controlled agression
4. Lahore Badshahs - Dont know what it means but sounds ok and it reads as 'Bad Asses' in my mind
5. Ahmedabad Rockets - Sounds ok and has positive connotations and visions of things being launch into the sky as the ball is in T20
6. Chennai Superstars- A little generic but you have to like the bravado
7. Delhi Giants- Again quite generic but a decent name that have a good pedigree across sports around the World
8. Chennai Super Kings- Apart from being a cig brand, it sound like a Japanese 'Engrish' phrase that doesnt really fit together well.
9. Delhi Daredevils- I dont like it but I could see how others would. Just doesnt do anything for me.
10. Mumbai Indians- Not a bad name if they were playing Internationally but the other teams will be based in India also and the Mumbai team will have foreign players. I dont get it.
11. Hyderabad Heroes - Sound like a cheap make of imported toys
12. Mumbai Champs - See Hyderabad Heroes
13. Bangalore Royal Challengers - Sounds ok but seems to lack ambition
14. Kolkata Knight Riders - A name based on an 80s TV show
and the name conjures nothing to do with cricket.
Ungraded
IPL Hyderabad
IPL Mohali