Orissa Cricket Association Plans to Invite IPL Stars to Orissa Premier League Semifinals and Finals

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The Orissa Cricket Association (OCA) is planning to invite top players from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to the semifinals and finals of the Orissa Premier League (OPL). The OPL semifinals and final matches are scheduled to be held on June 10 and June 12, respectively, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. OCA secretary Asirbad Behera stated that the organization is also attempting to bring the 2011 Cricket World Cup trophy to the stadium on the day of the mega final. The OCA hopes that the OPL will gain more popularity after the IPL, with increased footfalls and viewership on television.

Key Takeaways:

  • The OCA plans to invite IPL stars to the OPL semifinals and finals to boost the tournament's popularity.
  • The OPL semifinals and final matches will be held on June 10 and June 12, respectively, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
  • The OCA is attempting to bring the 2011 Cricket World Cup trophy to the stadium on the day of the mega final.
  • The OCA aims to start the 2015 OPL in mid-February to avoid the gruelling summer and monsoon rains.
  • The OPL began on May 22 this year, and the OCA plans to finish the 2015 tournament within a month.
  • Heavy rains and gusty winds threatened the timely start of four league matches of OPL on Thursday evening, affecting matches in Angul, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack.

Statistics:

  • The OPL semifinals and final matches will be held on June 10 and June 12, respectively.
  • The 2015 OPL is scheduled to begin in mid-February next year.
  • The OPL began on May 22 this year.
  • The four league matches of OPL on Thursday evening were delayed due to heavy rains and gusty winds.
  • The OPL matches are currently being telecast live on only one channel.

Sources:

  • OCA secretary Asirbad Behera stated that the OCA is planning to invite IPL stars to the OPL semifinals and finals. (Source: Times of India)
  • The OPL semifinals and final matches will be held on June 10 and June 12, respectively, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. (Source: Times of India)
  • The OCA aims to start the 2015 OPL in mid-February next year. (Source: Times of India)
  • The OPL began on May 22 this year, and the OCA plans to finish the 2015 tournament within a month. (Source: Times of India)
  • Heavy rains and gusty winds threatened the timely start of four league matches of OPL on Thursday evening. (Source: Times of India)