IPL 2020: IPL franchises focused on expanding fan base outside India

Indian Premier League (IPL) fever could hit overseas fans after IPL franchises have shown ir interest to play friendly games with local teams in overseas. According to a story published by a leading media daily, franchises are aiming to improve ir fan base away from India and also want to increase ir popularity.

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proposal will be tabled at BCCI AGM at end of this month for approval. If proposal is accepted n this will be for first time in 12 years since tournament began that re is a possibility of India's domestic cricket going international. 

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It has also been reported that Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already shown ir interest while Delhi Capitals are also happy to be part of event.

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Teams interested in playing practice matches overseas

Mumbai Indians had proposed idea of playing friendlies to promote brand IPL and game in US and also to develop a new market for game. team would have headed to US and also play a few games with local teams to attract cricket lovers in region and get m up close and personal with ir favourite stars.

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Ar IPL side KKR can get a chance to visit West Indies and play a match against Trinbago Knight Riders which also owned by ir current owner. In same way, Chennai Super Kings could get a chance to build ir international fanbase in Singapore where y can find Tamilian people. Sunrisers Hyderabad can build a fanbase in Silicon Valley.

International cricketers might find it a little difficult to play se type of matches but franchise will be happy to give domestic cricketers to showcase ir talent. franchises believe that this ide will give overseas fans to connect to cities back home.

It would be interesting to see wher new initiative gets green signal from board or t.