New Delhi, Oct 7: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday came out in defencce of the Indian Premier League (IPL), asserting that the lucrative Twenty20 cricket tournament has had several positive effects on the game in the country.
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"I am pained at the frivolous comments that have been made about the IPL including calling it an 'extravaganza'. You as an administrator are well aware of the tremendous impact of the IPL on Indian and World Cricket. For your reference, I would like to once again mention the positive outcomes of IPL which you could communicate further to all the stakeholders.