ESPN IPL The Playalike Contest 2017 : espncricinfo.com

Organisation : ESPN Digital Media India Pvt Ltd
Competition Name : IPL The Playalike Contest 2017
Competition Last Date : May 21st 2017

Website : http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/1089940.html
Contest FAQ : http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2017/content/story/1089869.html

The Playalike Contest :

The Playalike Contest Send in videos of your imitations of IPL stars to +91 9900 590 636 (WhatsApp) or to playalike@cricinfo.com

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What is the Playalike Contest?:
It is your chance to prove just how closely you watch the IPL by sending in imitations of your favourite stars. Shoot a video of you replicating a shot, a bowling action, a trademark celebration, a hairstyle, a moment from the IPL, an expression or anything else that has grabbed your attention and send it to us. The best entries will be featured on our site.

How do I participate?:
All you need is a smartphone or a digital camera and some creativity. Send in your videos, pictures, Boomerangs and even Snapchat videos to +91 99005 90636 on Whatsapp or email them to playalike@cricinfo.com. You can also send your videos to the ESPNcricinfo Facebook page.

Who and what can I imitate?:
You can send in imitations of any person involved in the IPL. It could be a player, a coach, a franchise owner or anyone else who will be instantly recognizable to fellow fans. You could mimic something the player is famous for, such as a shot or a celebration, or something he has done just once but has gained a lot of popularity for, such as a particular expression or a fantastic catch.

The subject of your imitation could be something that has happened in previous seasons of the IPL or this one. You can even mimic a former IPL star. You could even involve friends and imitate several players at once. If you find a particular moment from past seasons or this year’s tournament goes viral, you could enact the entire scene along with your friends.

What will the videos be judged on?:
Creativity, humour and effort. If you put in the work to accurately replicate a shot or a bowling action, that’s great. But if you can’t, then you can use your wit to send in imitations that may not be completely accurate, but are entertaining all the same. For example, you could do Brendon McCullum’s scoop shot and then keep rolling on the ground, exaggerating his roll after the shot.

You could use Snapchat filters to mimic the way a player talks. Or you could follow Ishant Sharma and do your own version of Steven Smith’s side-to-side head nod. But please be safe. Don’t, for example, try doing Ravindra Jadeja’s sword celebration with an actual sword.

What are some example of videos that would qualify?:
MS Dhoni’s helicopter shot, David Warner’s leap after he reaches a landmark, Shivil Kaushik’s bowling action, Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle’s celebratory handshake, Lasith Malinga’s hairstyle – these are all things you could try imitating. As the tournament goes on, we will keep releasing prods on what you can imitate and events from the IPL that are worth replicating.

Is there any particular format the videos need to be in?:
We will consider all videos shot on a smartphone or digital camera that are clear. Please ensure the videos you send in are of good quality, so we can display them on our website.

Where will these videos be seen?:
The videos will be displayed on the Playalike contest page on ESPNcricinfo, and we will also be posting the best ones on social media from the ESPNcricinfo handles. In addition, some may make it to our live IPL show. If you’re lucky, the star you are imitating may actually see your imitation and react to it.

Terms and conditions:
** The Playalike Contest is organised by ESPN Digital Media India Pvt Ltd (herein after referred to as ESPNcricinfo.com). The decision of ESPNcricinfo.com will be final & will be binding on all and is non-contestable.
** The Playalike Contest is valid till May 21. All entries must be submitted before that date.
** ESPNcricinfo will not be held responsible for any accidents or damage or loss to goods incurred while shooting videos for the Playalike Contest.