Indian Premier League

  The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested annually by teams representing eight different cities in India. The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007, and the first season took place in 2008. The IPL has quickly become one of the most popular and lucrative sports leagues in the world, with a total prize money of over $11 million and an estimated brand value of over $6.3 billion. The league is broadcast to more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, making it one of the most watched sports leagues in the world. The IPL follows a franchise system, similar to other sports leagues like the NBA in the United States and the Premier League in England. Eight teams, representing different cities in India, participate in the league each year. These teams are: Chennai Super Kings Delhi Capitals Kolkata Knight Riders Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bangalore Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royal...