‘The demand is big’ – Ravi Shastri predicts there can be two IPL seasons per year

[nevada]

“I think you might have two [IPL] seasons,” Shastri told Telegraph Sport’s Vaughany and Tuffers CC podcast. “I wouldn’t be surprised at all. If bilateral cricket is reduced, you might well have a shorter format of the IPL in the latter half of the year, more like a World Cup format with a knockout that decides the winner.”

 

I hope not! This season itself felt boring with 2 extra teams. 

[wanted_desi]

What Demand and coming from where?

[nevada]

13 minutes ago, wanted_desi said:

What Demand and coming from where?

From bookies and broadcasters, probably.

[vvvslaxman]

Shastri is throwing awful lot of "predictions" after his retirement as coach.  Wonder if this was what doing as a coach.

 

"I think we may postpone the 5th test due to covid "fears" "

[Lone Wolf]

Ghante ki demand... Where's this coming from?  Broadcaster will want it as it is a long tournament than a bilateral series. 

Fans won't certainly give a damn about it over Int'l cricket. 

[sage]

What was Vaughans response to that? English must be angry

[Sandz]

No, just no 

[The Realist]

Maybe he meant his demand is big for alcohol?

 

Cheerleader turning into a motormouth. Bhogle won't be pleased with the competition.  

 

[Austin 3:!6]

Interest of IPL this time was all time low due to longer tournament and sub par teams. Having 2 seasons per year makes no sense.

 

Yet another controversial statement from Shastri.

[AuxiliA]

The demand for India to win a f***ing ICC trophy is far bigger. Focus on that. 

[Stan AF]

shasthri, please

[Nikhil_cric]

I thought interest in the IPL was at an all time low this season?  Those 2 extra teams and the number of matches had many complaining that it was a bit of a drag. 

[zen]

Discussed a possibility of something like that happening:

 

 

[DeepSpace]

Chup be Bewda!

[rollingstoned]

one with 10 teams felt too long. 2 of those in a year will be more than an overkill.

[wanted_desi]

He probably meant bottle demand in India.

[Suhaan]

Glass is permanent , liquor is temporary