5 ideas that PSL copied from IPL

2. Merging film industry and cricket

There is no doubt that when the Indian Premier League took its first flight the fans were amazed by the amalgamation of the cricket and the entertainment industry. Suddenly, the admirers of both the factions developed new interests and it seemed a match made in heaven. The cricketing action coupled with the glamour of the Bollywood suited perfectly for the Indian audience.

From opening ceremonies to advertisements, the league completely merged the game with the film industry. Such has been its impact that now the fans root for a particular team because of the Bollywood stars associated with the franchises. Most of the stars also feature in the IPL anthems which further proves that the fusion has worked wonders for the league.

Coincidentally, the PSL has also used the same model as the Pakistan film industry, Lollywood has shown immense support for the league. Each year new ambassadors are assigned to the teams to increase their fanbase. Moreover like the IPL, PSL also utilizes the star power of the country’s show biz in their anthems to attract the attention of the cricketing fraternity.