NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah is overwhelmed with TV viewership in the ongoing Indian Premier League and thanked fans for their support to the tournament, which has witnessed a disruption earlier this year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The IPL 2021 was postponed in May due to several COVID cases inside the tournament's bio-bubble in India.
The second leg of the event started in the UAE this month, and has seen a growing interest among fans, leading to an increase in viewership.
"I am delighted to share that #IPL2021 continues to register significant growth in viewership. Chart with upwards trend: 380 million TV viewers (till match 35) 12 million more than 2020 at the same stage. Thank you, everyone. It will only get more exciting from here on @IPL @StarSportsIndia @BCCI," Shah tweeted.
The IPL is being telecast live on Star Sports in India.