Kings XI Punjab Propose To Play National Anthem Before Every Game From IPL 2020

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) co-owner Ness Wadia has forwarded a proposal urging them to the play national anthem mandatorily ahead of every game, from the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Meanwhile, IPL Governing Council are pondering to make many changes and they are certain to discuss the same.

Meanwhile, playing national anthems is a ritual in international games. During the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2019, national anthems were played of both teams before the start of the game. But Kings XI Punjab co-owner Wadia feels it should be the norm in the Indian Premier League.

Besides, BCCI recently decided to scrap the opening ceremony of the IPL as it incurs alot of cost. Ness Wadia lauded the decision alongside putting forward his opinion.

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“It is an excellent move. It is high time that we don’t have an opening ceremony. I have always wondered the value and necessity of hosting an opening ceremony. One thing which they (BCCI) should do is to have the national anthem before each game given that it is the Indian Premier League,” Wadia told PTI.

“I had written to the BCCI earlier also and now I have written to Mr Sourav Ganguly (BCCI president). And I think it is still played in movie theatres,” he added.

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Earlier this week, the IPL governing council discussed the proposal of multiple franchises wanting to play “friendlies abroad” but it would require a more detailed study of International Cricket Council’s Futures Tours Programme (FTP). The Kings XI Punjab co-owner backed the move saying that it will be beneficial for every stakeholder.

“The IPL is an Indian tournament. However, if one could look at expanding its reach, that will only be beneficial for all the stakeholders including the BCCI because it is also an international event,” Wadia concluded.