IPL’s journey from idea to sporting giant is fascinating. This episode with Cyrus Broacha dives deep into the league's roots in the 1990s, exploring the initial concept, the BCCI's hesitation, and the rise of T20 cricket. We'll hear how Lalit Modi, Piyush Pandey, and others navigated the system, adapted the concept, and finally launched the IPL in 2007.
Keep watching to hear more about -
The original 50 over domestic league.
The short-lived "rebel league," the ICL.
How the IPL became a cultural and commercial juggernaut valued at $10 billion.
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