NEW DELHI: Life OK has roped in ex-cricketer Madan Lal for the special episodes of its crime based drama show Hum Ne Li Hain Shapath - Cricket Special in order to cash in on the cricket fever that has gripped the country with the beginning of IPL season 6.

The TV series will mark the debut of this legendary cricketer, who was a key member in the 1983 World Cup winners Team India.

Hum Ne Li Hain Shapath - Cricket Special will now focus on the world of cricket and some interesting stories on and off the cricketing field.

The veteran cricketer will play the role of a cricketing expert in the TV series and will assist the team of Shapath cops to solve cricket crimes. Madan Lal has begun shooting for the show and his episode goes on air on 6 April.

Says Madan Lal, "This is the first time I will be seen in a TV series and the best part is that I will be seen playing myself in the show. I am hoping my audiences like and accept me in this avatar, as they always have."

Meanwhile, TV actress Mala Salariya who was previously seen playing Ananya in Life OK?s Dil Se Di Dua?Saubhagyavati Bhava now joins the team of Shapath as a new police officer.