Join Cyrus Broacha in this fascinating episode of "The Century of Cricket" podcast, where we explore the evolution of one of cricket's most crucial elements: the stumps. From the humble makeshift wickets of galli cricket to the high-tech LED stumps we see today, discover the journey of innovation in cricket.

Highlights include:

• The story of Lumpy Stevens and how his frustration led to the introduction of the third stump.
• The transition from wooden stumps to the high-tech LED stumps introduced in 2014.
• The latest in stump technology: Electra stumps introduced in the 2023 Women’s Big Bash League.

Tune in for an engaging mix of history, innovation, and a dash of humor as Cyrus takes you through the centuries of cricketing evolution.

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IPL’s journey from idea to sporting giant is fascinating. This episode with Cyrus Broacha dives deep into the league's roots in the 1990s, exploring the initial concept, the BCCI's hesitation, and the rise of T20 cricket. We'll hear how Lalit Modi, Piyush Pandey, and others navigated the system, adapted the concept, and finally launched the IPL in 2007.

Keep watching to hear more about -

The original 50 over domestic league.

The short-lived "rebel league," the ICL.

How the IPL became a cultural and commercial juggernaut valued at $10 billion.

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In this episode Cyrus Broacha breaks down the reasoning and history behind the controversial ‘Impact Player Rule’ in the IPL. Why do stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Axar Patel object to it? And does the rule hamper or elevate the overall standard of the game? Tune in to find out.

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