Which businessman is widely credited as the founder and first chairman/commissioner of the Indian Premier League, launching it in 2007-08?

Answer Explanation

Lalit Modi is credited as the founder and first chairman/commissioner of the IPL, which he launched under the BCCI in 2007-08.

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1. In which year was the Indian Premier League first announced by the BCCI, a year before its inaugural season was played?Answer: 2007
2. Which team won the inaugural Indian Premier League season in 2008?Answer: Rajasthan Royals
3. Lalit Modi is widely credited as the founding commissioner who launched the IPL in which year?Answer: 2008
4. Kochi Tuskers Kerala played only a single IPL season before their franchise contract was terminated by the BCCI over contractual disputes. In which season did they play?Answer: 2011
5. The 2014 IPL season was partly held in the UAE due to Indian general elections, and won by which team?Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders

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