London: If things work out according to plan, the people of America may just get a firsthand experience of watching IPL matches as the high profile T20 league is contemplating of taking the competition to USA in the near future to expand its global base.

According to a report in the London Times, IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi is planning to stage some future matches of the cash-rich tournament in the US.

“We hope to be able to provide the fans in the US the live experience of the IPL. We will start with a few matches in the US in the next 18 months or so,” Modi was quoted as saying in the newspaper.

The report also predicted that bringing the IPL to the US would be a hugely profitable move for the private league.

“Modi has won plaudits and derision for taking the commercialisation of cricket to new levels. Two years ago, shortly before the inaugural season, he secured $1 billion for the television rights to the IPL,” the report said. “His latest plans to extend cricket’s ambit are also likely to be motivated by money. America is home to the world’s most valuable advertising market and a large population with roots in cricketing regions such as India, Pakistan and the West Indies.”

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