5 ways the IPL has changed the way cricket is played

Modified Dec 16, 2018 22:19 IST

1. Rise of other T20 leagues around the world

The success of the IPL over the years has paved way for other countries to host their own version of the tournament. Though not as successful, it offers players another platform to showcase their skills. Over the years, we have witnessed the formation of the Pakistan Super League, Caribbean Premier League, Afghanistan Premier League and many more.

This is probably the biggest way the IPL has changed the world of cricket because now players who don’t get the chance to play in the IPL, still get the chance to play in these leagues. This has helped many unknown players come into limelight, especially from associate countries.

A good example is the Afghanistan Premier League. The tournament was a huge success and helped put Afghan cricket on the map. Players like Hazratullah Zazai and Mohammad Shahzad are now in the cross-hairs of IPL franchises and will probably set off a bidding war amongst the top teams. In 2019 IPL auctions, as many as 27 Afghanistan players have enrolled themselves in the auction pool.

In the coming years we will get to witness more players from associate nations step up and perform on T20 cricket’s grandest stage.

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