IPL8: 5 New Things You Will See This Year

BENGALURU: IPL 8 is finally going to start from tomorrow at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This time, IPL is coming with few changes. These new changes may affect the overall IPL experience that the public will get. Let us look at those things, which you have not seen happening in IPL earlier, as compiled by IBN Live.

1. Famous Five Cricketers

India’s famous celebrity cricket stars, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir are all over 32 years of age. In the world of cricket, being in the mid thirties means nearing retirement. It will be a golden opportunity for these cricket players to leave an impression on the minds of several cricket fans.

2. New Coach: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting is the coach of Mumbai Indians and it will be a sheer moment of joy to see how the team performs under such superior leadership. The owners of Mumbai Indians appointed Ricky Ponting with lots of hopes but that only time will tell, if Ricky Ponting’s coaching can bring out the best in Mumbai Indians.

3. BCCI’s New Presidend: Jagmohan Dalmiya

Only a sportsman can truly understand a sport like cricket. Jagmohan Dalmiya will head the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after snubbing N Srinivasan. Jagmohan Dalmiya was recently seen organizing a dinner party, in a show of goodwill, for Bangladesh under-17 side that will be playing in a Friendship series against Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

4. India’s Mystery Spinner: Sunil Narine

India’s mystery spinner, Sunia Narine, is back after getting a clean chit from BCCI. He can prove to be a useful asset for Kolkata Knight Riders. "The committee concluded that Mr. Sunil Narine, who had remodeled his bowling action, was within the ICC approved limits for all types of deliveries that were assessed and has hence recommended to the BCCI, that his name may be removed from the warning list of bowlers with suspect action," a BCCI press release said.

5. Mass Cricket Viewing: BCCI’s Fan Parks

In order to promote the passion for cricket, BCCI will be hosting Fan Parks. These parks will be hosted in those cities, where IPL matches are not taking place. According to BCCI, these Fan Parks will provide a stadium like experience for all viewers present. These fan parks will open their gates to public 3 to 4 hours before the match begins.
Also Read:
IPL8: 7 Big Names Who's Transfer Will Turnaround The Game's Fate
Senior CPI-M Leader M A Baby Tender Apology To American Artist Waswo X Waswo