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IPL 2020 is just around the corner, and each and every IPL fan is eagerly waiting for it to start. The 13th edition of the league will be played in UAE this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as the situation is not great in India. This IPL is even more special as it will continue the run of cricket we have seen after the complete stoppage of the game due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Every season of the IPL is full of surprises and unexpected performances for the fans. This article will list three things that, we as fans, will love to see in this year’s IPL. Here goes:

3. Youngsters Taking the Centre Stage

IPL has been a huge platform for youngsters from India, as well as around the globe to showcase their skills and they have also done the same. Fans will be very delighted if the youngsters step up and win the Orange Cap, Purple Cap or both in this year’s IPL.

Players like Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, etc. have already shown how capable they are. They are all an important part of their respective squads at a very young age and also are the contenders for the Orange Cap this cap season.

While there are quite a few youngsters in the bowling department as well who can win the Purple Cap. Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Gopal, Ravi Bishnoi, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, etc. are very exciting to watch with the ball in hand and can win the Purple Cap this season.

Also read: Is Shubman Gill India’s next big superstar?

2. A New Champion

Everyone apart from the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians fans will agree that we are bored of seeing them playing the finals and winning. There have been 12 seasons of the IPL and these two have won seven times (4 MI and 3 CSK) between them. Kolkata Knight Riders have won two, while Sunrisers and Rajasthan Royals each have one Title to their name. We have not got a new champion since Sunrisers’ title triumph in 2016.

Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab are the ones without any title. Also, it seems like an eternity when Rajasthan Royals won in 2008. They have very strong squads at least, on paper, and can win the tournament if they perform well. Fans and the cricketing community would love seeing a new IPL champion this year. After all, everyone likes to see a tournament with very tough competition and it’s high time that the Indian Premier League gets a new champion.

1. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on 15th August, after being out of action for over a year. This made his fans very emotional as they won’t be seeing their favorite in the blue jersey ever again. Arguably the best limited-overs captain in cricketing history and the only captain to win every ICC trophy, Dhoni is a legend of the game and has millions of followers around the globe.

Also read: A fan’s tribute to MS Dhoni

Being out of action for over a year and with the stature of player Dhoni is, fans will be very excited and will be waiting eagerly to see “Thala” back in action on the field this year. Even without any crowd in the stadiums, it will be the biggest highlight of this season when he steps back onto the field and do what he has been known for all these years.

So, these were the three things that we think the fans will love to see in IPL 2020. Anything else you’d like to see?

Thanks for reading!

Written by Robin Rounder – follow Robin on Twitter today.