3. The format 74 games in 2 months 8 teams
Each team plays each other twice
Home and away
Winner takes home $2million, half of which has to be shared equally between players

4. Squad selection Minimum of 16 players in a squad
14 indian at least and max of 10 foreign players
Minimum of 6 from under 22’s
Provides platform for young cricketers to show themselves to national team selectors
Discovers existing talent
Some players can be bought at auction
Ben Stokes

5. Controversies Competition has been marred by corruption
3 players arrested in 2013 over spot fixing
Two of the most successful franchises suspended

6. The impact on the game The game now favours the batsmen
Led to innovative shots
It is more common to see teams chase bigger totals than in the past
Noticeable run chases
England vs South Africa (t20 world cup 2016) - England chased 229
India vs England (ODI Jan 2017) - India chased 350

7. Legacy
Many countries have successfully used the IPL blueprint, including the Australian Big Bash and the Caribbean Premier League
Could it work in England?
4 week tournament proposed by ECB - could help develop young talent and broaden the appeal of cricket in this country

8. Thanks for Listening