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Lalit Modi's Promise to Indian Players: The Porsche in Cricket History

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In the lead-up to the first ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), made a remarkable promise to Indian players. He vowed that if a player hit six sixes or took six wickets in an over, he would reward them with a Porsche. This promise was fulfilled by Yuvraj Singh, the legendary Indian batsman, who made history by hitting six sixes in an over against English bowler Stuart Broad. After his incredible performance, Yuvraj received the keys to a brand new Porsche from Modi, and in return, he gifted Modi his iconic bat. This bat is now proudly displayed by Modi in his home as a cherished reminder of one of the greatest moments in Indian cricket history.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lalit Modi made a promise to Indian players in 2007 that if someone hit six sixes or took six wickets in an over, he would give them a Porsche from his pocket.
  • Yuvraj Singh made history by hitting six sixes in an over against Stuart Broad in 2007, fulfilling Modi's promise.
  • Yuvraj received the keys to a brand new Porsche from Modi after his incredible performance.
  • In return, Yuvraj gifted Modi his iconic bat, which is now proudly displayed in Modi's home.
  • Modi's promise and Yuvraj's achievement sparked a cricketing frenzy that led to the creation of the IPL.
  • The IPL, founded by Lalit Modi, is now the largest cricket league in the world.

Statistics:

  • 2007: The year the first ICC T20 World Cup was held, in which Yuvraj Singh made history by hitting six sixes in an over.
  • 1: The number of Porsche that Lalit Modi promised to give to a player who accomplishes the feat of six sixes or six wickets in an over.
  • 6: The number of sixes hit by Yuvraj Singh in an over against Stuart Broad in 2007.
  • 1: The number of Porsche received by Yuvraj Singh from Lalit Modi after his incredible performance.
  • 1: The number of iconic bat gifted by Yuvraj to Lalit Modi as a memento.

Sources:

  • "Indian Premier League" Wikipedia article, retrieved on July 22, 2023.
  • Michael Clarke's podcast with Lalit Modi (@Beyond23CricketPod).
  • DNA (Daily News & Analysis) article published on March 10, 2010, distributed by Contify.com.

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