Twitter launched team emojis in 6 languages for IPL fans to support their teams

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Twitter launched nine special team emojis, which can be activated by hashtags in English and six Indian languages.

New Delhi: "Through these nine emojis, fans will be able to show instant support to their favourite team. Fans will also be able to follow and participate in live conversations. Stay tuned for more updates and follow the opening game #MIvCSK this September 19 on Twitter," the microblogging site said in a statement.

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  — Twitter India (@TwitterIndia) September 13, 2020

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  Presenting the new #IPL2020 Twitter emojis👇Which team are you backing? Tell us with an emoji. pic.twitter.com/exsDfIBEoU

  — Twitter India (@TwitterIndia) September 13, 2020

Twitter launched team emojis in 6 languages for IPL fans to support their teams

The 2020 season of the IPL starts on September 19 with MI facing Chennai Super Kings in a repeat of the 2019 final.

MI were to face CSK in the opening match of the original schedule as well, with the Wankhede Stadium being the venue on March 29. However, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic forced the tournament to be postponed.

(Inputs from IANS)