IPL(Indian Premier League) DLF 2009 impact on International stage

When we first saw it, we knew it was a revolution. Today, it has become a habit.

The Indian Premier League has been the biggest upheaval the game of cricket has ever seen. With time, the formats reduced from the Test matches to One-Dayers and then, the latest, 20 over games, the shortest format of the game till date, which is packed with full throttle entertainment, excitement and energy.

Taking a cue from ICL, BCCI successfully capitalised on the idea of city based rivalry and brought to the fore the rivalry that was only spoken of but never witnessed. The IPL 2008 entered the history books of the game and Indian Premier League 2009 is expected to repeat the success.

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There are 8 teams in the inaugaral Indian Premier League Tournament:

• Mumbai Indians - Mukesh Ambani - Captained by Sachin Tendulkar
• Bangalore Royal Challengers - Vijay Malya - Captained by Rahul Dravid
• Chennai Super Kings - India Cements - Captained by MS Dhoni
• Delhi Daredevils - GMR Group - Captained by Virendra Sehwag
• Deccan Chargers - Deccan Chronicle - Captained by VVS Laxman
• Kolkata Knight Riders - Shah Rukh Khan/Juhi Chawla - Captained by Saurav Ganguly
• Kings XI Punjab - Preity Zinta/Ness Wadia - Captained by Yuvraj Singh
• Rajastan Royals - Emerging Media Group - Captained by Shane Warne