T20 Franchise Leagues
The IPL of 2008 leads a worldwide player market
Overview
The first T20 competition was the Twenty20 Cup in England in 2003. The Indian Premier League launched in 2008 and became the richest league in cricket, with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings holding five titles each. Franchise leagues now span every continent and move players across borders year round.
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