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"inside the ipl : stories beyond the boundary"

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  Title: The Indian Premier League (IPL): A Revolution in Cricket 1. Introduction The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not just a cricket tournament — it’s a celebration that millions eagerly await every year. Since its launch in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) , the IPL has grown into one of the biggest sporting events in the world. With its thrilling mix of sports and entertainment , it has completely transformed how people watch and experience cricket . City-based franchises , international stars , and edge-of-the-seat matches make it a festival of cricket like no other. 2. History and Format The idea behind the IPL was simple: make cricket shorter , faster , and more viewer-friendly . Inspired by the success of Twenty20 (T20) leagues like England’s Twenty20 Cup and the Indian Cricket League (ICL) , the IPL adopted the T20 format , where each team plays 20 overs . It kicked off in 2008 with eight teams , and Rajasthan Royals emerged as sur...

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Football Football, known as soccer in some countries, is widely regarded as football. For some countries, it is more than just a sport — it is emotion for them like Argentina, Brazil, Spain, etc. It is a global phenomenon that brings millions of people together to cheer and support their team. A Brief Histor y of Football Football’s origin can be traced back to Chinese ancient civilization such as Tsu’ Chu during the Han dynasty and the same game of adaptation. However, the modern football was evolved in England in the 19th century. In 1863 the establishment of Football Association (FA) led to standard rules marking the birth of the modern game. This sport rapidly got spread across Europe and South America by 20th century. The formation of FIFA in 1904 further accelerated the sport’s growth, and in 1930 first world cup took place in Uruguay. The basics of game Football is played between 2 teams of 11 players each on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. Objective of the game is ...