As 18Wan Weather of IPL Beckons, former India cricketers Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Laxmipati Balaji, and Hanuma Vihari shared their insight how the League has changed cricket, nurtured talent, and set new benches in the game.
From the production of world -class players to developing into a global sports spectacle, experts have in the store for the impact and future.
Raina The IPL has shaped Indian cricket and has provided young cricketers a platform to excel at the international level, which is making its own talk through examples of talents like Tilak Verma, Yashwi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh, all of which made their way to Indian teams behind their IPL exploitation.
“IPL is a festival – not only in India, but worldwide. We have seen that many players nurture their talent and infection in the international field. India has won the World Cup, Champions Trophy, T20 World Cup, and we have developed young players in Captain.
“The most important thing for young players is to be present, focus on your game, and be consistent. If you have scored 500 runs in a season, you can represent your country. Each IPL season is an opportunity to develop, become more fearless and improve your technology and attitude. It is all – all – to increase big opportunities and continuously.”
Former Indian opener Uthappa It has been reflected on how the IPL has re -defined cricket in the last 17 sessions, pushed the boundaries of the game as before. He also predicted that a 300-run barrier could be broken in the upcoming season, especially after a record-breaking in the previous season when teams dissolved 250-Aank several times.
“In the last 17 sessions, the IPL has taken cricket in a new dimension, increasing the game by two or three levels. Vikas has become so fast that it has struggled to leave some people too. Cricket used a certain romance, but now, romance became somewhat fast, and more emotional. It is really old.
“This season, we can see 1,000 sixes, a team scored 300 runs in an innings, or even 275+ runs.
Former India's Pesar Balaji emphasized the role of IPL in shaping modern cricket, not only in India but worldwide, labeled it “global brand” such as Formula 1 and English Premier League.
“In the last 17 years, the IPL has taken cricket to a completely new level, which has become a benchmark for the league worldwide. The world sees the IPL to understand how it nourishes talent, enhances the economy, and enhances the standard of international cricket. Within only six months, India has won the IPL -Hufr.
“IPL is no longer an Indian tournament; it has become a global brand – a global brand has been observed, and praised. Like Formula 1 and English Premier League, IPL has deployed itself as the most important sports glasses. The event, the rise of IPL has been really notable.”
Meanwhile, Vihari praised the role of IPL in giving a platform to the young players to shine and talked about its growing impact. He said:
“The tagline of the IPL says all this- 'Where talents get opportunities-
“Financially, also, IPL has changed the lives of many cricketers. The way we watch the game has changed. IPL is not just cricket; it is a festival. It is a two-month non-stop entertainment. Wickets, or new milestones.”
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