Actually, the 50-over, one-day contests were what eventually began drawing large crowds to watch cricket. Contrary to five-day Test matches, where one was content to simply follow the score, dedicating one day to watching cricket was acceptable. Real cricket fans used to do this by keeping a small radio the size of a cigarette packet in their pocket. The t20 format's widespread adoption by cricket-playing nations, followed by smaller nations that did not play the sport traditionally, has helped spread the game to the extreme reaches of the globe.
There are numerous reasons why the IPL has brought the indian population together. There are now 10 IPL teams. Each team plays the other teams in its group twice, for a total of eight matches, and then plays the five teams in the opposing group six more times (one against each and two against a designated team). The games are played and broadcast live in the evenings, making it simple to catch up. The majority of the time, the matches are captivating, full of surprises, and the finish is never predictable. In the arena, there is neither a script nor a director making decisions.
But more importantly, cricket offers young players from everywhere, whether they are in a city or a remote village, a chance. A boy from a small village can succeed here and suddenly become a millionaire (the minimum price is Rs. 20 lakh), and more if he proves his worth. IPL matches are watched by fans from all over the world for local reasons. Everyone hopes to be inspired by a local boy's success and wants to see him succeed. That has mostly been a significant influence in drawing viewers from all over the nation and other parts of the world. Since players from other cricket-playing nations are also participating in this game, there is a real sense of camaraderie on the pitch.
There are numerous reasons why the IPL has brought the indian population together. There are now 10 IPL teams. Each team plays the other teams in its group twice, for a total of eight matches, and then plays the five teams in the opposing group six more times (one against each and two against a designated team). The games are played and broadcast live in the evenings, making it simple to catch up. The majority of the time, the matches are captivating, full of surprises, and the finish is never predictable. In the arena, there is neither a script nor a director making decisions.
But more importantly, cricket offers young players from everywhere, whether they are in a city or a remote village, a chance. A boy from a small village can succeed here and suddenly become a millionaire (the minimum price is Rs. 20 lakh), and more if he proves his worth. IPL matches are watched by fans from all over the world for local reasons. Everyone hopes to be inspired by a local boy's success and wants to see him succeed. That has mostly been a significant influence in drawing viewers from all over the nation and other parts of the world. Since players from other cricket-playing nations are also participating in this game, there is a real sense of camaraderie on the pitch.
