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It's Here!!!!!!!!!!!

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The day is finally here. We have been waiting for the Indian T20 League to begin for a while now. The excitement, the passion, and the tension in the air are almost palpable. This league has been successful from day one. It might be a surprise to a few cynics here and there. Here’s a list of reasons as to why even on the cusp of the tenth edition, the event is just as popular. Probably more.

  • In India, Cricket is like a religion. We have our own Gods in Sachin Tendulkar and the likes. Sachin Tendulkar has his own temple. This league is a way to celebrate the religion. Something like what Diwali is to the Hindus.
  • The creation, innovation and the magnitude of the game only get bigger and better. This season, we have eight opening ceremonies. That is unprecedented.
  • The rules are exciting.  The game is challenging. A lot is at stake.
  • The money involved. Oh, the money. I think that pretty much sums it all, doesn’t it?
  • We, Fantain, want the fans also to win something out of all this as well. We have our Fantasy App that lets you, the fans, pick your dream team. It does not matter who your idol is and which country he plays for. If you like him, he is on your team. Isn’t that really something?


The tenth season has so much more to look forward to. It is two months of non-stop action. Some of the greatest players in the world come together to play. The opening ceremony involves several big Bollywood stars. There is no shortage of action or drama in the world of T20 League.

Even the cynics cannot refuse now, can they?

Indu 


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