Indian Premier League

The world's premier T20 cricket league, which fundamentally transformed the economics and global perception of the sport. The IPL combined high-stakes cricket with Bollywood-style entertainment and massive corporate backing, creating one of the most valuable sporting properties in the world. It pioneered the city-based franchise model in cricket and became a primary driver of the sport's modernization. For millions of fans, the IPL is more than a tournament; it is a two-month cultural festival that dictates the calendar of Indian sports and media.

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