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However, Dhumal stressed the IPL must continue to innovate to maintain its supremacy by enhancing experience for the fans.
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To rival the popularity and value of the likes of NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, the IPL needs a much bigger window than the current two-month slot it operates in. Considering bilaterals and ICC events remain a big part of the game, it is tough to increase IPL’s duration at least till the 2031 cycle.
As and when possible, Dhumal said a bigger window for IPL will benefit all stakeholders.
“When a bigger window is available, we would want to increase the number of games and the duration of tournament,” said Dhumal, who is also in the chief executives committee of the International Cricket Council.
“If you ask from the players perspective, this is the one tournament no player in the world would want to miss out on. In that sense, in case there is a bigger window and more games, it works well for everyone.”
However, Dhumal stressed the IPL must continue to innovate to maintain its supremacy by enhancing experience for the fans.
“The fan is at the heart of any sport…Our goal is to solidify IPL’s position as the world’s premier sporting league.
“Our efforts are reflected in the consistent viewership records broken in India, alongside the significant surge in viewership across the UK, USA, Australia, Malaysia, and the Middle East.
“And since there is a shift happening towards club cricket with a lot many leagues growing on the footsteps of IPL. So, in that sense, IPL has to be the leader for all other leagues to follow.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)