IPL aims to become world's biggest sports league

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is aiming to become the world's biggest sporting league, according to its chairman, Dhumal. He believes the IPL can compete with major leagues like the NBA and the English Premier League. However, Dhumal emphasizes that the league must keep innovating to enhance the experience for fans. Currently, the IPL runs for about two months, but Dhumal argues that a longer tournament would help. He points out that because of other cricket events, expanding the IPL's timeframe is challenging until at least 2031. Dhumal expressed that a longer window could allow for more games, benefiting players and fans alike. Dhumal says that the IPL must focus on fans since they are central to any sport. The league has seen record viewership in India and significant growth in other countries, including the UK, USA, and Australia. He emphasizes that while many new leagues are forming based on the IPL model, it should lead the way for others to follow.