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The Gasols The Currys
Two of the most successful international Following the footsteps of their father,
players to make the journey to the NBA, brothers Stephen and Seth Curry have made
brothers Pau & Marc Gasol have a combined their way to the NBA, though Seth is currently
five All-Star appearances, with Pau winning in the D – D-League. The 2 brothers may
2 NBA titles while with the Los Angeles Lakers have started at a small school but Steph
and Marc earning Defensive Player of the still went number 7 overall to the Golden
Year award honors during the 2012-13 season State Warriors & Seth Transferred to the
as a main cog for the Memphis Grizzlies. powerhouse Duke, where he averaged 13.2
points per game in his 3 years in Durham.
These Influential sports families have proved that with hard work, determination & family
support dreams can be transformed into reality.
IPL - The Moneymaker for BCCI
- Dipak Dake & Gauri Jambhulkar
Everyone loves watching IPL and enjoys it, in each team.
right? But do you know the IPL’s business The IPL is not just a cricket league;
model is a masterclass in turning cricket into it’s a captivating fusion of sports and
a cash cow. It’s not just about wickets and entertainment that has redefined how
boundaries; it’s about making it rain rupees! cricket is perceived and consumed, making
It’s okay if you don’t know! it one of the most-watched and lucrative
T20 leagues globally. The league’s success
Introduction can be attributed to its star-studded line-
IPL refers to the Indian Premier League, which up, intense rivalries, and the unique blend
started in 2007. The event was held in 10 states of cricketing action with elements of music,
of India with state-wise teams. The idea of cheerleaders, and celebrity ownership,
IPL came from Lalit Modi, he observed the making it a marquee sporting event.
popularity of cricket in India, like people are
mad for cricket in India. So, he approached Business model
the BCCI and shared his idea of a domestic The Indian Premier League (IPL) boasts a
league where 5 foreign players are allowed multifaceted business model that seamlessly
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