Cricket fever reached a crescendo as the Star Sports network recently dropped the official promo for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The 90-second extravaganza features cricketing stalwarts Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya in unexpected avatars, setting the stage for what promises to be another thrilling season. Fans are already counting down the days until the IPL kicks off on March 22, and this hilarious promo has only added to the anticipation.
Rishabh Pant’s ‘Sikh’ avatar
The laughter begins with Pant, who takes on the role of a Sikh in the promo. Dressed in a turban, he struts into a dhaba with swag, only to turn emotional watching MS Dhoni lift Ravindra Jadeja on the TV screen. It’s a comical twist that showcases Pant’s diverse acting skills, leaving fans in splits over this unexpected avatar.
Shreyas Iyer’s sophisticated Bengali twist
Next up is Iyer, portrayed in a sophisticated Bengali avatar. Initially seen watching the match quietly with family members, the atmosphere takes a hilarious turn when Rinku Singh smashes five consecutive sixes. Iyer, breaking all decorum, dances atop the table, proving that even the most composed individuals can’t resist the excitement of IPL moments.
KL Rahul’s studious avatar
Rahul steals the spotlight in his ‘studious’ avatar. Surrounded by books and students during an Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) match in a hostel room, he abruptly abandons his scholarly pursuits to launch into a passionate rant against the umpire after a wrong decision. His fiery declaration that it’s not out captures the intense emotions cricket fans experience during key moments.
Hardik Pandya’s dandiya diplomacy
The promo concludes with Hardik in a corporate meeting with Japanese delegates. Using chopsticks during lunch, he unexpectedly bursts into excitement when Mumbai Indians lift the title. Pandya’s impromptu Dandiya dance with the chopsticks is a delightful surprise, with even the Japanese businessmen joining in. This unexpected twist showcases the global appeal of the IPL and its ability to unite fans worldwide.
Here’s the video:
Jab saath mil kar Star Sports par dekhenge #TataIPL 2024, tab Gajab IPL ka #AjabRangDikhega! 🤩
IPL starts on MARCH 22 on Star Sports
The real magic of #IPL2024 is unleashed when you watch it together on the big screen – Because it’s always #BetterTogether! 🫂🤌
Don’t miss… pic.twitter.com/h7wran9DRY
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 3, 2024
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Fan reactions
As expected, fans took to social media with a flurry of hilarious reactions. Some couldn’t help but notice the absence of other team captains in the promo, while others playfully suggested that the inclusion of Pant, Iyer, Rahul, and Hardik might be because of the quota of the National Cricket Academy, which these cricketers frequently visit due to injuries. The wit and humour of the fans only serve to amplify the excitement surrounding the IPL 2024.
Here’s how netizens reacted:
IPL fever begins 💥 Mahol dhire se ban na suru hogaya hai 👀#IPL #IPL2024 https://t.co/yaFvcnPkVA
— CricPov (@cricketnerd36) March 3, 2024
Missing Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in this IPL promo 🥹 Do You?https://t.co/IjvtPti2Qg
— 🏏 (@Crickaith) March 3, 2024
National Cricket Academy Injury Alumni
— Govind Parashar (@GovindParashhar) March 3, 2024
IPL fever starts 🔥
— Apuroop Achanta (@digitaldetox_9) March 3, 2024
Massively incomplete promo. You don’t represent half of the teams and prominent players.
— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_) March 3, 2024
KL’s was the most fun for me. A Bangalore boy 😛
Also, I wanna know how KL’s mom reacted to him being called Padhaku. XD https://t.co/7a4ETFFXzy
— Rama (@WobbleSeam) March 3, 2024
Active cricketers to khelne mein busy hai chalo jo jo NCA mein hai sab aa jao 😅 https://t.co/bXPmwLUtSB
— Shubham Shrivastava (@Walkingmiless) March 3, 2024
Rishab pant – THE FUTURE CAPTAIN 🛐 https://t.co/c0ewift6bs
— Nani sai (@alwaysnanisai2) March 3, 2024
Massively incomplete promo. You don’t represent half of the teams and prominent players.
— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_) March 3, 2024
IPL promos are better than the whole PSL league 😂
— Apuroop Achanta (@digitaldetox_9) March 3, 2024
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