The Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off its much-awaited 16th season with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad yesterday.
The event was graced by popular singer, Arijit Singh, as well as actors, Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika Mandanna, who set the stage on fire with their electrifying performances.
However, the money-rich franchise cricket found itself embroiled in controversy as netizens accused it of copying the opening ceremony of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8.
Fans on Twitter were quick to notice that IPL has also displayed its trophy with the help of drones, a technology that was first used during the PSL season 8 opening ceremony at Multan Cricket Stadium.
Here are some reactions from fans on Twitter.
Not surprised😂😂. #IPL2023 #IPL #IPL2023OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/xgb52OXSzN
— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) March 31, 2023
— Fauzia (@faujidsays) March 31, 2023
— Fauzia (@faujidsays) March 31, 2023
IPL copied the idea of showing their trophy like this from PSL. BCCI robbed the creation of PCB, congratulations to all of you, Pakistan Super League is a world wide brand now. #IPL2023 #TATAIPL #iplopeningceremony pic.twitter.com/Y4iUqZaKc1
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) March 31, 2023
IPL copied the idea of showing their trophy like this from PSL. BCCI robbed the creation of PCB#IPL2023 #PSL2023 #fixedmatches pic.twitter.com/P0UC9Bcm8k
— Huzaifa Chaudhary♥ (@Huzaifa12916549) March 31, 2023
IPL copied the idea of showing their trophy like this from PSL. @BCCI robbed the creation of @TheRealPCB, congratulations to all of you, Pakistan Super League is a world wide brand now. #PSL2023 #IPL2023#iplopeningceremony pic.twitter.com/C0CVhhbVva
— WARAICH (@waraich____) March 31, 2023
OPPPSSSSSS IPL COPIED PSL ……….. pic.twitter.com/puZBeTImsm
— Saeed Cricky🏏 (@SaeedCricky) March 31, 2023
The PSL season 8 opening ceremony was hailed by the cricketing fans as they appreciated the quality of entertainment provided. Similarly, IPL opening ceremony was also well received by the cricket fans in India.
Has anyone seen Brahmastra trailer? They had similar concept. So copying is out of bounds. Besides many local leagues have done this aeons before
There’s was drones and ours was laser. Besides they had laser show when our cricketers were playing ipl
2022 ka final dekha hai kya be tum se pahle ek sal pahle ye ipl me ho gaya hai kisne kiska copy Kiya hai
Cringe behavior by Pakistani fans tbh.