Top 10 Unknown Mind Blowing Facts About IPL?

Here are 10 lesser-known facts about the Indian Premier League (IPL):

1. Origin Story: The Indian Premier League was conceptualized by Lalit Modi, then Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in 2007. It was modeled after the English Premier League and aimed to revolutionize Indian cricket.
2. Franchise Values: When the Indian Premier League started, franchise values were relatively low. However, over the years, their values have skyrocketed. For example, in 2008, the winning bid for the Kolkata Knight Riders was $75.09 million, while in 2021, it was valued at over $100 million.
3. International Players: Initially, there was a limit on the number of international players in each team’s playing XI. However, this rule was relaxed in subsequent seasons, allowing teams to field more overseas players.
4. Cheerleaders Controversy: The introduction of cheerleaders in the Indian Premier League sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it was inappropriate for Indian culture. Despite the backlash, cheerleaders have become a staple feature of IPL matches.
5. Strategic Timeouts: The Indian Premier League introduced strategic timeouts, allowing teams to take a brief break during matches to discuss tactics. However, this concept was later discontinued due to mixed reactions from players and fans.
6. IPL Trophies: The IPL trophy, officially known as the “IPL Championship Trophy,” is made of silver and gold and is crafted by renowned jewelry brand Orra. It stands approximately 26 inches tall and weighs around 7.5 kilograms.
7. Most Expensive Players: The IPL auction often sees bidding wars for top players. Some of the most expensive buys in IPL history include Yuvraj Singh (Rs16 crore by Delhi Daredevils in 2015), Pat Cummins (Rs15.5 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2020), and Ben Stokes (Rs14.5 crore by Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017).
8. Player Salaries: IPL players earn hefty salaries, with top players commanding multimillion-dollar contracts. However, it’s not just the players who benefit financially; coaches, support staff, and franchise owners also earn significant sums.
9. First hat-trick: Lakshmipathy Balaji achieved the inaugural IPL’s first hat-trick on May 10, 2008, against KXIP, sealing it with a remarkable five-wicket haul.
10. Most Consecutive Defeats: Delhi Daredevils (DD) and Pune Warriors (PW) stands with the record for the most consecutive defeats (9) in the single-season of IPL

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