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IPL 2008: The Birth of a Phenomenon in Indian Cricket

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most popular T20 cricket league in the world today. But back in 2008, nobody knew what to expect from this new tournament. IPL 2008 was the inaugural season of the league, and it turned out to be a groundbreaking event that changed the face of Indian cricket forever. The IPL was the brainchild of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the then-commissioner, Lalit Modi. The idea was to create a T20 league that would bring together the best cricketing talent from India and around the world. Eight franchises were created, each representing a different city in India, and the players were bought through an auction process. The first season of the IPL began on April 18, 2008, with a high-octane match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The tournament was a huge success from the start, with packed stadiums, high-quality cricket, and a carnival-like atmosphere. The matches were played in the evenings, under...