MUMBAI: The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League could feature the presence of fans on live video walls, on similar lines to what the recently-concluded English Premier League 2019-20 season featured.
The backend matches of the EPL were played behind closed doors due to the social distancing implications, which paved the way for fans making their virtual presence felt at the stadiums.
Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore shed some light into the subject while speaking to UAE’s Gulf News. Mysore said he has been working closely with the IPL 2020 broadcasters as well as with the BCCI, who are thinking of some unique ways for fans to connect with their favourite players and franchises. The Kolkata Knight Riders CEO added that one of the plans under consideration is to install a LED wall in the stadium with a live display of fans through technology.
According to Mysore, the move (currently under consideration) will enable both fans and players to see each other real time during matches. He further explained that whenever a player walks back to his bowling mark, he can see his fans waving back at him.
Mysore pointed out that that there are many such plans being considered and “fans will not feel left out”.
