It only started 14 years ago; now it’s dominating the world of cricket. The Indian Premier League or IPL has become one of the most popular and valuable sports leagues on the planet. IPL cricket is fast, furious, and colourful - its worth is said to have gone from $6.3 billion in 2018 to $ 6.8 billion in 2019.

But is the IPL’s rise at odds with the original ‘gentlemen’s game’? as it lures the best players in the world away from their local and national teams?

Guests:

Peter Baxter
Former Cricket broadcast producer

Leena Moin Aziz
Cricket commentator

Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
Former India and IPL cricketer

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