Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal 'suggests' a 'bowling-machines' idea to make IPL more interesting
«Everything is a wide, no, 4 or 6 #IPL should just replace bowlers with bowling-machines,» said the Shark Tank judge in a post on X.
The 18th edition of the IPL, the 2025 season, began on March 22 and will conclude on May 25. The tournament opened with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. A total of 74 matches will be played across various cities in India. The T20 league, first held in 2008, became one of the biggest sporting events and the most lucrative competition in the world, with a brand value of $12 billion, according to a report.
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How did social media react?
Commenting on Mittal’s post, one user wrote “Agreed, The Game is completely rigged in the batsman's favour. No longer a fair contest between Vat and Ball, feels like watching someone play a video game.” “Good idea … that way the Mental Health of the bowlers will also be in check!!,” another user added.
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A third user added “it’s boring to see such high scoring games- don’t understand why the IPL doesn’t get that”. “Ap shaddi karvate Karvate Cricket expert kb se ban gaye?,” joked another.
“Check top paid players in 2025 IPL. Half of them are bowlers or bowlers+ somewhat all-rounders,” said another user.
«IPL logo has a batsman on it for a reason,» commented one more user.
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