Published: Jun 24, 2016, 06:20 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 24, 2016, 06:33 PM (IST)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared to host a mini version of Indian Premier League (IPL) overseas in every September, commencing from this year. It is also reckoned as the mini IPL” or “IPL overseas”. Anurag Thakur, BCCI president, also revealed that the dates and format will be declared shortly at the working committee meeting in Dharamsala on Friday. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and other cricketers welcome Anil Kumble as India’s head coach
Thakur was quoted in a report from ESPNCricinfo saying, “In the month of September, the BCCI is willing to host a mini IPL or IPL overseas. [It will be] a shorter format, not home and away matches but a lesser number of matches; in a two-week window we will be able to complete it.” ALSO READ: Nick Compton to take an indefinite break from cricket
Fans are excited as there will more entertainment and more players will get a chance to showcase their talent on the big stage. T20 is a format which is loved by fans across the globe. IPL is a hit in India and BCCI is certainly eyeing to carry the similar passion overseas.
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Twiter reacted to this move by BCCI and fans voiced their opinions on the micro-blogging site. Check out some tweets here:
#miniipl gonna be happen at september in US or Dubai..
— Saran (@iam_saran_rj) June 24, 2016
अमेरिका में होगा ‘मिनी आईपीएल’!https://t.co/uz1Uz4SsK5#IPL #MiniIPL #sports #Cricket pic.twitter.com/EUuCwRHoT0
— Sarita Magazine (@SaritaMagazine) June 24, 2016
#MiniIPL no one cares…. U keep that shitty tournament to yourselves!
— Navoneel Roy (@navo_NR8) June 24, 2016
#MiniIPL is just exploitation of waning brand IPL
— Ashwin Pandian (@assh2win) June 24, 2016
Instead of hosting #miniIPL BCCI could have supported Champions League t20
— IamAkki (@Akkithelove) June 24, 2016
Why its name #miniIPL and why not #IPLjr. #cuttingIPL #halfplateIPL etc, 🙂
— IamAkki (@Akkithelove) June 24, 2016
Another IPL In September..#MiniIPL pic.twitter.com/MJGOt2yUHc
— mynameis (@premzaaat) June 24, 2016
Rest is an important element of a successful sportsman; You are not running an Entrainment business; #MiniIPL #BCCI
— deepjoy das (@deepjoydas) June 24, 2016
Not too sure what to make of the #MiniIPL….
— Abhishek (@absycric) June 24, 2016
Possibly the better way to bring the foreign currency in India besides relaxed FDI norms.Wil b interesting to c the response in USA.#MiniIPL
— Dhananjay Thorat (@Dhananjay_T) June 24, 2016
Bcci to start #MiniIPL because they couldnt see there dad MsDhoni at the bottom of table for long.
— spiderman (@Desi_Spiderman) June 24, 2016
The main reason for IPL in September is that Dhoni can win a new trophy.. #MiniIPL
— jass (@jass0123456) June 24, 2016
#BREAKING:
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BCCI to conduct mini-IPL in September with all the eight teams participating #MiniIPL
–#GM_KaMI— #CricbuzzONE (@CricBuzzONE) June 24, 2016
IPL in September So ab logo ko Saal me 2 baar Satta khelne ka mouka milega! #MiniIPL
— Anil Kath (@_Sea_Hawk) June 24, 2016
Kutty Bagavathi…!!#MiniIPL pic.twitter.com/Se5DVcurS6
— வெட்டி ஆனாலும் பிஸி (@Mosesyuva4emman) June 24, 2016
Trust me after this one sided Ind vs WI series, you’ll beg for some entertainment and #MiniIPL will provide you a bit of it.
— Devvrat Unadkat (@DevvratUnadkat) June 24, 2016
So,Finally Mini IPL Is Going to replace
the boring Champions Trophy.
To be held in September & all 8 teams will participate.#MiniIPL— Sußhα Dey SRKian (@Subha_Roxx) June 24, 2016
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