The latest edition of the Indian Premier League — a 48-day annual cricket tournament that showcases top talent from across the world — has some huge numbers to boast. The opening match saw television viewership increase 37 percent over the prior year, advertising costs have almost doubled and some $94 million was spent by the eight participating teams to buy 169 players in an auction, compared with just $14 million for 66 players in 2017, industry data show. Cricket is the play which is generating millions for the players. Every player now dreams to play in IPL; it is also now a platform through which player’s impresses national selectors by hitting long hits and scoring runs.