<div>The Indian Premier League (IPL), is one of the biggest cricket carnival the world over. Currently in the final stages of the eighth edition, the tournament has with its mix of cricket, politics, Bollywood and razzmatazz grown, and continues to capture the imagination of the cricket fraternity the world over. From providing opportunities to fringe players not only from the Indian domestic circuit, it is also proving to be a much needed platform for players from all around the globe. After years of apprehension, the purists too are applauding the merits of this tournament, and the way it is helping in honing the skills and temperament of the players. </div><div> </div><div>Although the IPL has shown the way forward to many leagues sprouting all over the world namely the Big Bash League in Australia and the Caribbean Premier League in the West Indies, the organisers can still learn from popular leagues from other sports that have sustained their popularity for a long time. </div><div> </div><div>There is no dearth of money in the league, the market is on the rise, and the penetration is growing. </div><div> </div><div>Hence few modifications can be made in accordance with the contemporary trends. As an audience, these suggested changes can be more exciting, and more on the same pages with Football and Basketball Leagues.</div><div> </div><div>1.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong> There should be more than one home stadium for every team. </strong></span></div><div> </div><div>This will help in penetration into the not so often ventured places, and the IPL can help in casting away isolation many state associations currently perceive. The massive audiences we see at non-traditional venues should be an indication of the market willing to be tapped.</div><div> </div><div>2. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong>Introduction of different home and away jerseys.</strong></span></div><div> </div><div>The playing kit in the IPL has always been subject to mockery and ridicule. Introduction of different home and away jerseys for each team, can help in easing out the criticism, and can also create a better fan bonding, as home jerseys in home conditions are bound to create more euphoria.</div><div> </div><div>3.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong> The system of players being released on loans.</strong></span></div><div> </div><div>The rule of playing only four overseas players, has resulted in many quality players being benched for a good chunk of the season. Even Indian players who are International discards do not find themselves featuring regularly in the playing eleven. The system of mid-season transfers that is so popular in the Barclays Premier League in England and many other football leagues around the world should be introduced. This will help struggling teams who did not get it right at the auction table resurrect their playing squads.</div><div> </div><div>4. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong>Introduce The </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong>LED bails</strong></span></div><div> </div><div>The recently concluded World Cup had one prominent talking point. The use of LED bails, that lighted up every time the ball hit the stumps. This not only made decision making easier, but also provided a dramatic viewing experience.</div><div> </div><div>5.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><strong> IPL should go global</strong></span></div><div> </div><div>The success of the IPL when it was held in the United Arab Emirates, and in South Africa should enable organisers to consider shifting one part of this long tournament to other countries, that will widen the audience base, and rope in more international investors.<br /><img src="/image/image_gallery?uuid=263efd83-8d73-47ed-804c-07c2c1e28810&groupId=36166&t=1431418587875" width="640" height="458" vspace="1" hspace="1" align="middle" alt="" /><br /><br /> </div>
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