Chris Lynn Hails IPL as "Cricket on Steroids," Praises League's Global Impact
Former Australian opener Chris Lynn has offered high praise for the Indian Premier League (IPL), emphatically calling it "cricket on steroids" and a fundamental driver of the game's global expansion. In an exclusive interview, Lynn, who enjoyed a decade-long career in the IPL representing franchises such as Deccan Chargers, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Mumbai Indians, highlighted the league's unparalleled standard of cricket.
Lynn underscored the IPL's role in nurturing talent, citing instances of 14-year-olds achieving centuries within the league, which he described as a truly special feat. He reflected on his own career, emphasizing that his extensive IPL journey held more significance for him than a shorter international career, further cementing the league's status as the backbone of modern T20 cricket.
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“The IPL is a different beast altogether. It is cricket on steroids, in my opinion. I was fortunate enough to spend ten years in the IPL. I started at the Deccan Chargers under Darren Lehmann for two years, although I only played one game there. Then I had six amazing years at Kolkata Knight Riders, one of my favourite franchises I’ve been part of. After that, I spent two years at the Mumbai Indians, where again I only played one game. But that’s okay. The IPL has gone from strength to strength. When we talk about growing the game, the IPL is the backbone of that growth. The standard of cricket there is the best in the world. We’re now seeing 14-year-olds scoring hundreds. What better way is there to announce yourself than scoring an IPL hundred? To do that at 14 years of age is truly special.”
Chris Lynn
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“The IPL is a different beast altogether. It is cricket on steroids, in my opinion. I was fortunate enough to spend ten years in the IPL. I started at the Deccan Chargers under Darren Lehmann for two years, although I only played one game there. Then I had six amazing years at Kolkata Knight Riders, one of my favourite franchises I’ve been part of. After that, I spent two years at the Mumbai Indians, where again I only played one game. But that’s okay. The IPL has gone from strength to strength. When we talk about growing the game, the IPL is the backbone of that growth. The standard of cricket there is the best in the world. We’re now seeing 14-year-olds scoring hundreds. What better way is there to announce yourself than scoring an IPL hundred? To do that at 14 years of age is truly special.”
Chris Lynn