Only a few players made big money in India in the past, but IPL has changed everything.
The upcoming 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to get underway on March 26 with an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mumbai.
The world's biggest T20 league has now become even bigger with the inclusion of two more franchisees, which means more players will financially benefit. Thanks to the luxury and huge financial assistance, the IPL is the league where players across the globe want to be part of.
Since the IPL has helped all players prosper financially, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar asked the players to take responsibility for their actions, referring to match-fixing and other things.
Notably, Akhtar played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL in 2008, at that time, not many players earned much, but now things have changed completely, so players have to be a lot more responsible.
Shoaib said on Sportskeeda: “I saw an India where no one made money, and then I saw an India where only Sachin (Tendulkar) made money and now I am seeing an India where everyone has money. And they have it with full responsibility.”
He signed off by saying, “The tournament is also very demanding and it says that if you need the money, you have to be responsible and disciplined about the job both on and off the field. I think it's great that people are earning money and being responsible. If you are not focused and do match-fixing and stuff, then you are only losing things.”
The 2022 season of the IPL begins on Saturday with KKR facing Chennai Super Kings on March 26.