YouTube has signed a deal with the Indian Premier League (IPL) to broadcast live cricket online.

Google announced in India on January 20, 2010 that it had secured the deal.  YouTube will stream all 60 IPL matches in the Twenty20 Tournament.  They’re setup a dedicated channel and have gained exclusive rights for two years.  Lalit Modi, Indian Premier League Chairman and Commissioner, was on hand at a press conference to announce the partnership.

There will be 20 different user-selectable camera feeds, like stumpcam and a view from behind the bowler. Google says it will also add non-live videos including highlights, interviews, pitch-side reports - “an alternative view of the match not available on television or any other media”. And it will use its social network Orkut to host an IPL-branded community supporting live chats with players and team owners, plus competitions and match polls.
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Expect to see the live streaming starting March.