Rochelle Rao and Pallavi Sharda roped in as new anchors for IPL 9

The ninth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to revolutionize the way cricket is watched in the country. While a number of new aspects have made their way into the IPL, the overhaul has seen two new anchors roped in. While Shibani Dandekar and Archana Vijaya have carried the burden of anchoring or hosting the shows of the IPL, they will not be a part of it this time around. Rochelle Rao and Pallavi Sharda will be joining Sameer Kochhar and Gaurav Kapoor in anchoring for the IPL in the upcoming season.

Rochelle Rao has been seen anchoring for the Karnataka Premier League while Pallavi Sharda has appeared in several bollywood films in the past. Rochelle has been part of the IPL coverage before. While it certainly will be disappointing not to see Dhandekar and Vijaya on the silvers screen of the IPL, Rochelle and Pallavi will be more than welcome.

The duo took to twitter to showcase their appointment into the IPL. Pallavi said:” Super excited to be part of the IPL Extraaa Innings Team. It’s going to be an amazing adventure! #IPL2016”

Rochelle Rao’s twitter account also read a similar message. “@shibanidandekar @archanavijaya I’ve learnt so much watching both U amazing women over D https://years.Here ‘s2keeping”

Shibani Dandekar, who will be hosting music show, the stage, expressed love for all her fans who would miss her in the upcoming season of the IPL. “For those of you asking… I won’t be apart of the IPL this season! I’m so grateful for the love and support will miss the madness. Overwhelmed by the messages! don’t know what to say other than thank you!enjoy the season!lots of great cricket to look forward to #IPL2016.”

Super excited to be part of the IPL Extraaa Innings Team.. It's going to be an amazing adventure! #IPL2016 pic.twitter.com/5HfWxBdg4e

— PALLAVI SHARDA (@pallavisharda) April 6, 2016

For those of you asking… I won't be apart of the IPL this season! I'm so grateful for the love and support will miss the madness

— shibani dandekar (@shibanidandekar) April 4, 2016

Overwhelmed by the messages! don't know what to say other than thank you!enjoy the season!lots of great cricket to look forward to #IPL2016

— shibani dandekar (@shibanidandekar) April 6, 2016

@shibanidandekar @archanavijaya I've learnt so much watching both U amazing women over D https://t.co/y5U8O4Qngk's2keeping D standard high!?

— Rochelle Rao (@RochelleMRao) April 6, 2016

@RochelleMRao Here's wishing you the very best ! Have a cracking season ! 5..4..3..2..1 ?

— Archana Vijaya (@archanavijaya) April 6, 2016

Will miss your infectious energy @shibanidandekar https://t.co/YhnsS4y4Q4

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) April 5, 2016

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