10 Things that define the IPL

9. The Franchises:

The franchises are the core of the tournament. The franchise owners add a lot of zeal to the tournament with their involvement in the teams. Watching Shah Rukh Khan cheer his KKR boys, Mrs. Ambani applaud the Mumbai Indians from the sidelines or Preity Zinta jump in joy at the exploits of the Kings, it is all a treat for the game. All the franchises have their fan following. The highly active social media pages and the advertisements that come up during the tournament are engaging and entertaining too. Even if there is a franchise that comes for a season or too, the fan support that it garners is huge!