The T20 Revolution, From 2003 to the Franchise Era

Twenty20 began as a county gimmick in England in 2003, designed for crowds and families. The first T20 International followed in 2005 and the first T20 World Cup in 2007, won by India in a finish remembered for the Misbah scoop.

The Indian Premier League launched in 2008 and turned cricketers into globetrotting franchise stars. Today every major board runs a league and the calendar has changed forever..