Lalit Modi, the IPL’s visionary founder, claims the league is leaving massive cash on the table. By ditching the full home-and-away format, the BCCI is sacrificing 20 games annually.

The Cost: A staggering ₹2,400 crore loss. The Impact: Each franchise misses out on ₹120 crore.

The Verdict: Contractual integrity is failing; the league isn't reaching its true commercial ceiling.