Will fans witness glamourous cheerleaders at IPL 2021 opening ceremony? All you need to know

The Indian Premier League (IPL) returns to India amid the COVID-19 situation and one thing that is on the minds of the fans is will there be an opening ceremony this time around. 

The IPL opening ceremony has always been an integral part of the cash-rich tournament with all the glam and glitz that makes it even more special.

But ever since the CoA (Committee of Administrators) took over the working of BCCI for a brief while, these things had been toned down and now due to the raging pandemic, the last year's IPL opening ceremony was not held in the UAE.

So what will happen this year?

It does seem like there will not be an opening ceremony this year as well. The first clash being held in Chennai between defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

However, it is learned that there might be some of the formalities with a few dignitaries present if not all the glam and sham.

"This year’s IPL Opening ceremony for the first time shall have representation from the Differently abled governing council members. Jay Shah, the Secretary of the BCCI, has extended an invitation to the office bearers of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI)," twitted the association’s official Twitter handle. The tweet has been retweeted by Shah as well.

This year’s IPL Opening ceremony for the first time shall have representation from the Differently abled governing council members. Mr. Jay Shah, the Secretary of the BCCI, has extended invitation to the office bearers of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) pic.twitter.com/d1vur2azpU

— Wheelchair Cricket India (@india_wcc) April 8, 2021

BCCI had made it clear that Media will not be allowed to cover the 14th edition from the venues due to the COVID-19 pandemic but in cases the situation improves, the restriction will be lifted.

"Owing to the health and safety concerns, media personnel will not have access to the stadium to cover the games or team practice sessions," the BCCI said in a release.
"If health and safety conditions are more favourable later in the season, media may be allowed to access the stadiums to cover the tournament. Such an announcement will be made in due course," the BCCI statement read.