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10 Bowlers with Most wickets in a Single IPL Season

April 15, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

10 Bowlers with Most wickets in a Single IPL Season

The Indian Premier League, or IPL, is one of the most popular cricket tournaments of recent times. It is an annual tournament featuring Twenty20 format of cricket, and was founded in the year 2008 by the BCCI. It currently has 8 clubs participating in it, each named after Indian cities. Held between April and June, the IPL has players from India and all over the world participating in it, and showing great cricket, with people flocking to see the fast pace of this style of cricket, as players hit boundaries and sixers right into the galleries, while the bowlers try their best to send them back to the pavilion fast. Every drop of wicket receives as much cheer as a good hit. Let’s take a look at 10 Bowlers with Most wickets in a Single IPL Season.

10 Bowlers with Most wickets in a Single IPL Season

10. Vinay Kumar

Indian cricket player Ranganath Vinay Kumar plays domestic cricket for Karnataka and also for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, and captained Karnataka to win two consecutive Ranji Trophy titles. Vinay Kumar delivered a total of 60.1 overs while giving just 493 runs in 2013 and achieved his best bowling performance of 3/18 while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 23 wickets in 16 T20 matches of 2013 IPL season and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Vinay Kumar achieved 21.43 bowling average and 8.19 bowling economy rate in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 15.6 in 2013 season of Indian Premier League.

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9. Mohit Sharma

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Indian right-arm medium-fast bowler Mohit Mahipal Sharma took 37 wickets from 7 matches at an average of 23 in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy. Mohit Sharma delivered a total of 53.5 overs while giving just 452 runs in 2014 and achieved his best bowling performance of 4/14 while playing for the Chennai Super Kings in 2014 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 23 wickets in 16 T20 matches of 2014 IPL season and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Mohit Sharma achieved 19.65 bowling average and 8.39 bowling economy rate in 2014 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 14.0 in 2014 season and has also achieved four wicket haul once on that same season.

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8. Rudra Pratap Singh

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Indian left arm fast-medium bowler Rudra Pratap Singh was bought for $400,000 in the players’ auction 2013 by Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rudra Pratap Singh delivered a total of 59.4 overs, out of which 1 over was maiden, while giving just 417 runs in 2009 and achieved his best bowling performance of 4/22 while playing for the Deccan Chargers in 2009 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 23 wickets in 16 T20 matches of 2009 IPL season and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Rudra Pratap Singh achieved 18.13 bowling average and 6.98 bowling economy rate in 2009 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 15.5 in 2009 season and has also achieved four wicket haul once on that same season.

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7. Mitchell Johnson

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Australian cricketer Mitchell Guy Johnson was named “Cricketer of the Year” and awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy by the International Cricket Council in 2009. Mitchell Johnson delivered a total of 64.0 overs while giving just 459 runs in 2013 and achieved his best bowling performance of 3/27 while playing for the Mumbai Indians in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 24 wickets in 17 T20 matches of 2013 IPL season and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Mitchell Johnson achieved 19.12 bowling average and 7.17 bowling economy rate in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 16.0 in 2013 season of Indian Premier League.

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6. Harbhajan Singh

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Indian right arm off-break bowler Harbhajan Singh Plaha has the second most Test wickets by an off spinner, only behind Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan. Harbhajan Singh delivered a total of 70.0 overs while giving just 456 runs in 2013 and achieved his best bowling performance of 3/14 while playing for the Mumbai Indians in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 24 wickets in 19 T20 matches of 2013 IPL season and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Harbhajan Singh achieved 19.00 bowling average and 6.51 bowling economy rate in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 17.5 in 2013 season of Indian Premier League.

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5. Sunil Narine

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West Indian cricketer Sunil Philip Narine became the first bowler in IPL to take a hat-trick against Kings XI Punjab on 16 April 2013, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. Sunil Narine delivered a total of 59.1 overs, out of which 1 over was maiden, while giving just 324 runs in 2012 and achieved his best bowling performance of 5/19 while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 24 wickets in 15 T20 matches of 2012 IPL season and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Sunil Narine achieved 13.50 bowling average and 5.47 bowling economy rate in 2012 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 14.7 in 2012 season, and has also achieved four wicket haul once and five wicket haul once on that same season.

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4. Morne Morkel

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South African cricketer Morne Morkel is a right-arm fast bowler with “genuine pace” according to the legendary former South African fast bowler Allan Donald. Morne Morkel delivered a total of 63.0 overs, out of which 1 over was maiden, while giving just 453 runs in 2012 and achieved his best bowling performance of 4/20 while playing for the Delhi Daredevils in 2012 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 25 wickets in 16 T20 matches of 2012 IPL season and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Morne Morkel achieved 18.12 bowling average and 7.19 bowling economy rate in 2012 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 15.1 in 2012 season and has also achieved four wicket haul once on that same season.

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3. James Faulkner

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Australian all-rounder James Peter Faulkner earned the nickname “The Finisher” for his ability to shut out the innings to set a big total or to achieve victories as a batsman. James Faulkner delivered a total of 63.1 overs, out of which 2 overs were maidens, while giving just 427 runs in 2013 and achieved his best bowling performance of 5/16 while playing for the Rajasthan Royals in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 28 wickets in 16 T20 matches of 2013 IPL season and is inducted in the third place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. James Faulkner achieved 15.25 bowling average and 6.75 bowling economy rate in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 13.5 in 2013 season and has also achieved five wicket haul twice on that same season.

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2. Lasith Malinga

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Sri Lankan cricketer Separamadu Lasith Malinga is widely regarded as one of the best fast bowlers of modern times with a unique round-arm action. Lasith Malinga delivered a total of 63.0 overs, out of which 2 overs were maidens, while giving just 375 runs in 2011 and achieved his best bowling performance of 5/13 while playing for the Mumbai Indians in 2011 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 28 wickets in 16 T20 matches of 2011 IPL season and is inducted in the second place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Lasith Malinga achieved 13.39 bowling average and 5.95 bowling economy rate in 2011 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 13.5 in 2011 season and has also achieved five wicket haul once on that same season.

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1. Dwayne Bravo

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West Indian all-rounder Dwayne James John Bravo is known for his aggressive middle order batting besides his death bowling skills. He started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians and later signed by the Chennai Super Kings. Dwayne Bravo delivered a total of 62.3 overs while giving just 497 runs in 2013 and achieved his best bowling performance of 4/42 while playing for the Chennai Super Kings in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He took a total of 32 wickets in 18 T20 matches of 2013 IPL season and is inducted in the top place in our list of 10 bowlers with most wickets in a single IPL season. Dwayne Bravo achieved 15.53 bowling average and 7.95 bowling economy rate in 2013 season of Indian Premier League. He had a bowling strike rate of 11.7 in 2013 season and has also achieved four wicket haul once on that same season.

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The tournament of Indian Premier League might be rather new, but it has already caught the fancy of people who did not care much for cricket before. The players take the league very seriously, too, as the young players often get selected for the national team based on their performance, while the senior players get to prove that they are good enough to keep up with the new ones.

10 Unknown Facts about Richie Benaud

April 11, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

10 Unknown Facts about Richie Benaud

The national cricket team of Australia has earned huge respect in the field of cricket. It has won the ICC World Cup a record five times, the latest one being in the 2015 tournament. Some of the top cricket players in the world are from Australia. Among the most noted cricket personalities in the world from Australia, a name that is written in gold is that of Richie Benaud, a stunning cricketer and a highly regarded commentator. Here is a list of 10 Unknown Facts about Richie Benaud. Take a look, and see how many of these facts you didn’t know about him.

10 Unknown Facts about Richie Benaud

10. Birth and family

Richard was born on 6 October, 1930 in Penrith, New South Wales in Australia. His father, Louis Benaud, was a third generation Australian with a French Huguenot Descent. He was born into a cricket family, with his father being a leg spinner playing in Sydney Grade Cricket for Penrith, and gaining attention for acquiring 20 wickets for just 65 runs in a match against St. Marys. Later, Lou also moved to the region of Parramatta in the western part of Sydney, and played for Cumberland.

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9. Childhood and early cricket years

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With his father moving to Parramatta and representing Cumberland, Richie grew up in this locality, and learned how to bowl leg breaks, googlies and topspinners under the watch of his father. He studied in Parramatta High School, and at the age of 16, he made his first grade debut for Cumberland, mainly as a batsman. At 18, he was chosen for the state youth team of New South Wales Colts. He was a batting all-rounder in his early years, and was noted for his looping backlift.

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8. Professional cricket

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Richie was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm leg spinner, and had his domestic cricket career extending from 1948-64 and his international test career extended from 1952 to 1964. During his career, he played 63 test matches and 259 first-class cricket matches. He scored 2201 test runs and 11719 runs in first class cricket, with an average of 24.45 and 36.50 respectively, and the top scores of 122 and 187 respectively. He also delivered 19108 balls in test and 60481 balls in first class cricket.

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7. His contribution to Australian cricket

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Richie’s contribution to Australian cricket during the late 1950s and early 60s is remarkable. He helped restore the country to its position at the top of international cricket, after Australia’s slump in the early 1950s. He led the country’s test team as a captain from 1958 till his retirement in 1964. He was the first player to have reached 200 wickets and 2000 runs in test cricket. He reached this remarkable milestone in the year 1963, just a year before his retirement from professional cricket. He never lost a single test series as the captain of the national cricket team of Australia.

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6. His recognition from experts

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Richie Benaud’s skills and contribution made a remarkable difference to his team, and he was hugely regarded for that. He received the respect from the other cricket players from around the world. Even the greatest of sports experts, critics or writers have had the best compliments to give him. English-born Australian journalist Gideon Haigh described him as “perhaps the most influential cricketer and cricket personality since the Second World War.” Sri Lankan cricket writer Harold de Andrado wrote, “Richie Benaud possibly next to Sir Don Bradman has been one of the greatest cricketing personalities as player, researcher, writer, critic, author, organiser, adviser and student of the game.”

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5. How he protected his spinning fingers

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In 1956, when he was in India, he contracted dengue fever. Two months later, he was in New Zealand, where his team was to play three friendly tests. Benaud had not earned his fame yet, went to a local chemist and asked a gentleman named Ivan James for sulphanilamide to prevent passing out. James, noticing some bloody lacerations on fingers, came to know from the then young Benaud that the cuts were about to ruin his career as a spin bowler, and prescribed him Oily Calamine lotion. Benaud used this diligently, and healed and protected his fingers. If he hadn’t, the world would perhaps have been deprived of this great talent.

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4. Benaud’s commencement as a media personality

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Richie Benaud was on an England tour in the year 1956. Once the tour came to an end, Benaud took the decision to stay back in London, England, so that he could take up a training course as a presenter for British Broadcast Radio. He then kick-started his career in the media, assuming the position of a journalist with the News of the World, as he began as a police roundsman, before he finally became a sports columnist. In the year 1960, he did his first radio commentary gig in the UK at BBC. He then moved to television.

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3. Commentator and journalist

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Though his career in the media had begun while he was still a player, it was after his retirement from playing in 1964 that Benaud took up cricket journalism and commentary as a full-time career. He divided his time between Britain, working for the BBC before joining Channel 4, and Australia where he worked for Nine Network. He made it his trademark to weak a cream jacket during live commentary. This style, suggested by Channel 9 owner Kerry Packer, made his stand out among other commentators.

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2. Desktop Richie

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Richie Benaud helped design a computer-based parody of himself, called Desktop Richie, which could give commentary and weather report in Benaud’s real voice samples like “Got ‘im!” and “That’s stumps… and time for a glass of something chilled.” It was developed by the software company Turtlez Ltd. and was available for download off the website of Channel 4. Benaud often made sarcastic comments about the advertisement of Desktop Richie, during his live commentary.

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1. Writer Benaud

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Richie Benaud was also a writer. He authored a number of books, all on cricket. His first book, The Way of Cricket, was released in 1961, followed by two more books in 1962 and 1963. He continued writing several other books till 2010. Of these, in 1998, he also wrote his autobiography named Anything But, which received positive reviews from Harold de Andrado, the Sri Lankan cricket writer, and complimented his skill and talent as a cricketer, as well as his deep understanding and passion.

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The cricket legend has received several accolades, including being named the Officer of the Order of the British Empire, being inducted the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Australian Cricket Hall of Fame and ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, being awarded the Logie Award for the Most Outstanding Sports Broadcaster, etc. At the age of 84, Benaud was diagnosed with skin cancer. On 10 April, 2015, Richie Benaud died in his sleep, and left the entire world of cricket mourning the loss of a cricket institution.

Top 10 Sports Leagues with Highest Average Attendance

April 8, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Top 10 Sports Leagues with Highest Average Attendance

Athletes perform the best they can on the ground, to make the most memorable moments in the history of the respective sports. But, an important part of sports are the people who watch it, i.e. the fans. Sports fans are who complete a game and add life to the matches with their energy and cheers. Some fans can only afford to sit in front of the television sets and watch the matches. But some fans make it to the stadiums to watch the matches. They sit there in their jerseys and fan wigs, screaming and crying for their favourite players. Here is a list of the Top 10 Sports Leagues with Highest Average Attendance. Let’s take a look at these sports.

Top 10 Sports Leagues with Highest Average Attendance

10. Big Bash League

The Big Bash League was founded as the successor of the original KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. Unlike other club cricket tournaments, the league features city-based franchises instead of the state cricket teams. The champion and the runners-up qualify for the Champions League Twenty20 tournament. Big Bash League is the elite tournament of Cricket in Australia. 8 cricket teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of Big Bash League consists of a total of 35 matches. Big Bash League witnessed a total attendance of 825,657 in 2014-15 season. According to the recent statistics, Big Bash League witnessed an average attendance of 23,590 in each of the matches in 2014 season and is inducted in the tenth place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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9. Canadian Football League

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Canadian football is actually a type of gridiron football which is closely associated with the American football. A typical season runs from June to early November each year for 20 weeks. The Canadian Football League is the elite tournament of Canadian football in Canada. 9 Canadian football teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of the Canadian Football League consists of a total of 81 matches. Canadian Football League witnessed a total attendance of 2,048,157 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, Canadian Football League witnessed an average attendance of 25,285 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the ninth place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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8. Nippon Professional Baseball

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Nippon Professional Baseball was derived from the original Japanese Baseball League which was first started with the establishment of the “Greater Japan Tokyo Baseball Club” in 1934. Nippon Professional Baseball is the elite tournament of Baseball in Japan. 12 Baseball teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of Nippon Professional Baseball consists of a total of 864 matches. Nippon Professional Baseball witnessed a total attendance of 22,859,351 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, Nippon Professional Baseball witnessed an average attendance of 26,457 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the eighth place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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7. Indian Super League

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The Indian Super League was established to provide international recognition to the Indian soccer players all over the globe in 2013. ISL, unlike other soccer leagues, does not use the promotion and relegation system, instead it uses a franchise system. Indian Super League is the elite tournament of Association football in India. A total of 8 Association football teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of Indian Super League consists of a total of 61 matches. Indian Super League witnessed a total attendance of 1,590,292 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, Indian Super League witnessed an average attendance of 26,505 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the seventh place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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6. La Liga

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La Liga is the Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional, and is also known as Liga BBVA for its sponsorship collaboration. The La Liga typically operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Segunda División. La Liga is the elite tournament of Association football in Spain. A total of 20 Association football teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of La Liga consist a total of 380 matches. La Liga witnessed a total attendance of 10,242,900 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, La Liga witnessed an average attendance of 26,955 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the sixth place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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5. Major League Baseball

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Five teams of both the conference in Major League Baseball culminate in the World Series after they advance to a four-round postseason tournament. A best-of-seven championship is also participated by both the conference champion of this league. Major League Baseball is the elite tournament of Baseball in the United States and Canada. 30 baseball teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of Major League Baseball consists of a total of 2,426 matches. Major League Baseball witnessed a total attendance of 73,739,622 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, Major League Baseball witnessed an average attendance of 30,458 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the fifth place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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4. Australian Football League

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Australian Football League currently has teams from five states of Australia; each of the states other than one has at least 2 teams where Victoria has 10. AFL matches generally played in all mainland states of Australia and also in New Zealand. The Australian Football League is the elite tournament of Australian Rules football in Australia. 18 Australian football teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of the Australian Football League consists of a total of 207 matches. Australian Football League witnessed a total attendance of 6,954,585 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, Australian Football League witnessed an average attendance of 33,598 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the fourth place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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3. English Premier League

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The English Premier League typically operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Football League. The league is also officially known as the Barclays Premier League due to its corporate sponsorship tie up with Barclays Bank. Premier League is the elite tournament of Association football in England and Wales. 20 Association football teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of Premier League consists of a total of 380 matches. Premier League witnessed a total attendance of 13,929,810 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, Premier League witnessed an average attendance of 36,657 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the third place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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2. Bundesliga

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The Bundesliga typically operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the second most elite tournament in Germany 2. Bundesliga. A typical season runs from August to May each year where most of the matches are played on Saturdays and Sundays. Bundesliga is the elite tournament of Association football in Germany. A total of 18 Association football teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of Bundesliga consists of a total of 306 matches. Bundesliga witnessed a total attendance of 13,311,300 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, Bundesliga witnessed an average attendance of 43,501 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the second place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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1. National Football League

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The teams of the National Football League are equally divided between the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference. A single NFL season typically runs for 17 weeks starting from the week after Labor Day to the week after Christmas. National Football League is the elite tournament of American football in the United States. 32 American football teams currently participate in this sports league where a single season of NFL consists of a total of 256 matches. National Football League witnessed a total attendance of 17,606,643 in 2014 season. According to the recent statistics, NFL witnessed an average attendance of 68,776 in each of the matches in 2013-14 season and is inducted in the top place in our list of top 10 sports leagues with highest average attendance.

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Without sports fans, no match would be the same as they are. With their colours and placards, flags and horns, they add the element of fun and dedication in sports, and the athletes feel enthused to play well in their presence.

10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors

April 5, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors

Football stars are considered as idols by sports fans, especially the youngsters. Those who aspire to be professional athletes someday, also follow the existing football stars very closely. The sports companies take advantage of this, and rope in the top footballers to endorse them. Footballers are seen wearing the jerseys, boots, etc. by leading sports companies such as Nike, Puma, Adidas, etc. While they gain big sponsorship deals as well as high quality football kits from the best companies, the audience members also try to find the products in the market, in their quest to emulate their favourite players. Here is a list of the 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors. Let us take a look at them.

10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors

10. AC Milan and Adidas ($19 Million per Season)

The Association of German sportswear giant Adidas with AC Milan as their kit manufacturing partner started back in 1998. Italy’s famous sportswear company Lotto has supplied the Milan team their kit since 1993 prior to the deal by Adidas. Adidas first signed a 10-year kit supplying deal with AC Milan in 1998 and renewed the contract for further 10 years in 2007. The deal will earn AC Milan $19 million per season from the German sportswear till the end of the 2017-18 season, and is the tenth most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors. Adidas is also responsible for assisting the club in merchandising their products and took charge of the distribution of Milan’s non-football based products by the $19 million per year Kit Sponsors deal.

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9. Manchester City and Nike ($19 Million per Season)

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English football club Manchester City is widely noted as one of the richest football clubs in the world and currently has an estimated value of nearly $700 million. U.S. sports manufacturing giant Nike signed an agreement with the club as their current kit suppliers in 2013 which will run till the end of 2019 season. Umbro, before Nike’s deal with the club, served as the City’s kit manufacturer since 2009 after City signed a 10-year contract for an estimated fee of $9.89 million per season with the company. The current deal of Manchester City with Nike will earn the club $19 million per year till the end of the 2018-19 season, and is the ninth most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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8. Bayern Munich and Adidas ($29 Million per Season)

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German sports manufacturer Adidas has an almost 50-year association with the Bayern Munich under their belts which was re-opened a new chapter in their long-term partnership after Adidas became a major shareholder of the club. Adidas became the stakeholder of Bayern Munich club since 2002 after they purchased 9.4 percent of the club shares for nearly $111 million. The German sports manufacturer Adidas, few years back, signed a kit supplier deal for eight years with the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in April 2011. The contract will run from 2012 till the end of 2019-20season. The current deal with Adidas will earn the club $29 million per year till the end of 2019-20 season, and is the eighth most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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7. Juventus and Adidas ($30 Million per Season)

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The U.S. sports manufacturer Nike is the current kit suppliers of Juventus club since they became an associate since 2003. The 10-year deal signed in 2003 was further renewed in 2012 which will run up to the summer of 2016. Nike is currently paying the Italian club Juventus nearly $17 million per year which is the 11th most expensive football kit manufacturers’ deal right now. Juventus, after their long association with Nike, has already declared their separation after the 2016 season. The Italian club has announced Adidas as their kit suppliers from 2016 to 2022 season. The deal with Adidas will earn the club $30 million per year between 2016 and 2022, and is the seventh most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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6. Chelsea and Adidas ($32 Million per Season)

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Chelsea is the seventh most valuable football club in the world with an estimated worth of nearly $761 million according to recent statistics by Forbes magazine. Adidas manufacture the kit of the London side since 2006, after they signed an agreement with Chelsea from 2006 to 2018 season. The contract was extended in a sponsor deal worth £160 million over the next eight years in October 2010 by Adidas. The contract was further re-extended in a deal worth £300 million over the next ten years by Adidas in June 2013. The deal with Adidas will earn the club around $32 million per year between 2014 and 2023, and is the sixth most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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5. Liverpool and Warrior Sports ($40 Million per Season)

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Michigan-based sports manufacturer Warrior sports is a famous name as the manufacturer of ice hockey and lacrosse clothing, jerseys and equipment. The Warrior sports took their first step in the world of football by signing a kit manufacturing deal with English football club Liverpool F.C. in 2012. Liverpool, before the agreement with Warrior sports, ended their relationship with German sportswear giants Adidas which was present since 1985 as an integral part of the club’s earnings. Ian Ayre, Liverpool’s managing director, stated that the club had answered a snub by Adidas on their parting off. The deal with Warrior sports will earn the club around $40 million per year between 2012 and 2015, and is the fifth most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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4. Manchester United and Nike ($41 Million per Season)

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Umbro was the kit supplier of English club Manchester United prior to the recent deal with Nike. The relationship with Umbro with the Red Devils lasted for nearly ten years till 2002. Umbro established themselves through the second spell with the Premier League club as one of the biggest footballing sponsors in the world. Nike signed a record-breaking £302.9 million sponsorship contract with Manchester United in 2002 which will run till the end of 2015 football season. Nike sold around 3.8 million replica jerseys in the first 22 months of the deal with the Devils. Since January 2014, it was also widely rumored that Nike will further extend the contract over a “billion dollar” deal with the club after the end of the recent agreement. The deal with Nike earns the club around $41 million per year, and is the fourth most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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3. Barcelona and Nike ($43 Million per Season)

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Barcelona established themselves as one of the most successful football club in Europe through their miraculous performance over the last ten years. The club also made themselves as one of the widely recognized football brands for their amazing choice of players and excellent strategies of publicity. Nike started as the kit manufacturer of the Spanish club since 1998. Barcelona signed a new contract with the American sports manufacturer Nike in 2008 when the club had no corporate sponsorship. The deal with Nike will earn the club around $43 million per year between 2008 and 2018, and is the third most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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2. Arsenal and Puma ($45 Million per Season)

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Arsenal was associated with several sports companies throughout their last few decades for the purpose of making their jerseys which include brands like kta, Umbro, Adidas, Nike and Puma. Nike first took over the kit suppliers’ deal over Adidas in 1994 and changed Arsenal’s away jersey into two-tone blue shirts and shorts. Puma then took over the sponsorship deal from Nike in January 2014 which will run till 2019. The contract increases the club’s revenue by around £22 million each year from the starting of their agreement. Arsenal will put on the Puma embedded jersey from this 2015 football season. The deal with Puma will earn the club around $45 million per year between 2014 and 2019, and is the second most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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1. Real Madrid and Adidas ($49 Million per Season)

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The partnership between Adidas and Real Madrid in terms of kit supplying brand dates back to 1998. Adidas renewed their contract and started their second partnership spell with Real Madrid in 2009 which will run until the end of the 2019-2020 season. Madrid revealed the contract amount of their new renewal with Adidas in their annual financial report issued to club members. The club continues to record increased revenue from its merchandising activities with the deal which excludes the players transfer revenues. The deal with German sports manufacturer Adidas will earn the club around $49 million per year between 2009 and 2019, and is the most expensive deal in our list of 10 Most Expensive Football Kit Sponsors.

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Companies are not hesitant to dole out millions and millions of dollars to get the top players to associated with their companies, because, ultimately, these famous faces can bring in huge business by promoting their products among the people.

10 Most Expensive Football Boot Sponsors in the World

April 5, 2015 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

10 Most Expensive Football Boot Sponsors in the World

Soccer being one of the most popular sports in the world, people adore and celebrate the players like they are no less than the Hollywood stars. In fact, there is plenty of reason for the footballers to receive such glamour and attention. It is not that the people in front of the televisions sets, or those in the gallery wearing their fan wigs and jerseys, are the only ones who celebrate them. The major sports brands and other companies also keep an eye out for them, and bestow them with huge pay-cheques, if they can rope in the players for an a handsome endorsement deal. Some sports companies even sponsor the boots that the players wear on the ground, and this is one of the best ways to get the players to endorse their products. Let us take a look at 10 Most Expensive Football Boot Sponsors in the World.

10 Most Expensive Football Boot Sponsors in the World

10. Neymar – Nike

Brazilian youngster Neymar established himself as one of the most talented players in the soccer world. He was constantly tracked by reputed clubs all over the world when he showed his talent playing for Santos and Brazilian team. He eventually moved to Spanish club Barcelona for a record amount which is also rumored as a counter by Barcelona to the Real Madrid’s record transfer of Gareth Bale. Neymar currently has endorsements from several reputed brands such as Castrol, Red Bull, Volkswagen and Panasonic, besides his long association with Nike. His recent 11-year deal with Nike will reportedly pay him nearly $1 million per year according to the recent news by Forbes. The football world is still waiting for the exact amount of the shoe contract of Nike with Neymar. Neymar is currently wearing Hypervenom Phantom boots by Nike and occupies the tenth spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors.

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9. Wayne Rooney – Nike

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Wayne Rooney established himself as one of the best prospects of England while playing for the English club Manchester United. With his recent contract with the Red Devils, he is now reportedly earning around $26 million per season. He has sponsorship contracts from Coca-Cola and EA Sports in his portfolio besides his long term association with Nike. The recent contract with American sportswear giant Nike earns him nearly $1.67 million per year. Wayne Rooney is currently wearing Hypervenom Phantom boots by Nike and occupies the ninth spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors. Besides him, several superstars such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Neymar and Danny Welbeck also wear the same shoe by Nike on the field.

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8. Sergio Agüero – Puma

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Sergio Agüero started to climb the staircase of success while playing for Argentine club Independiente. He later established himself as a world-class player after his transfer to Atletico Madrid in 2006 and later to the Manchester City in 2011. Agüero is known for his hardcore skills and his presence in front of the crossbar at the right time, besides being known as the former son-in-law of Diego Maradona. The boot contract with German manufacturer Puma reportedly earns him nearly $2 million per season. Sergio Agüero is currently wearing the evoSpeed 1.2 boots by Puma and occupies the eighth spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors. Besides him, several amazing footballers such as Radamel Falcao and Ibrahim Afellay also wear the same shoe by Puma on the field.

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7. Lionel Messi – Adidas

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Lionel Messi is widely known as the magician of football and currently plays for the Spanish club Barcelona. He is noted for being technically and skillfully gifted and also known as the worst nightmare for the defenders of the opponent team. Lionel Messi started his club career with Nike beside him, but Adidas later scooped his contract by paying nearly $3.34 million per year for wearing their boots. Adidas recently launched a F50 version of their boots called the F50 Messi SG which is the second only shoe beside Beckham’s to be named in honor of a player. Lionel Messi is currently wearing the F50 adiZerobots by Adidas and occupies the seventh spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors.

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6. Mesut Özil – Adidas

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Mesut Özil dictated his prominence in the modern football while playing for Bundesliga side Werder Bremen besides his marvelous career with the German national team. He then transferred to the Spanish club Real Madrid in 2010. He witnessed legal battles with his then boot supplier Nike during his career with Madrid. The legal issue gave him so much trouble that he wore boots both by Nike and Adidas side by side in a season. Özil eventually overcame the legal issues and moved to English side Arsenal with a record German transfer fee of £42.5 million. The recent boot contract with Adidas reportedly earns him nearly $4.9 million per season. Mesut Özil is currently wearing the Predator LZ II boots by Adidas and occupies the sixth spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors.

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5. Cesc Fabregas – Puma

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Cesc Fabregas is noted as an ingenious production by the Barcelona’s “La Masia” academy, and also for his creativity and amazing assists. Fabregas first showcased his talent on the club level while playing for the English club Arsenal between 2003 and 2011. He made his comeback in his previous club Barcelona in 2011 and also became an integral part of the Spanish team that won two Euro Cups and a FIFA World Cup. The recent boot contract with Puma reportedly earns him nearly $5.34 million per season. Cesc Fabregas is currently wearing the PowerCat 1boots by Puma and occupies the fifth spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors. Besides his own boot association with Puma, he also played a key role during the launch ceremonies for new evoPOWER 1 boots by Puma.

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4. Gareth Bale – Adidas

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When you talk about Welsh footballers, you talk about Gareth Bale. He first showed his prominence in the football world while playing for the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur from 2007 to 2013. He started his career as a defender but later used as an offensive winger due to his skills, field presence and powerful shot near the crossbar. Gareth Bale moved to Real Madrid in a record transfer fee of $142.8 million in 2013. Adidas recently signed a six-year contract extension with the Welsh genius which will reportedly pay him nearly $5.5 million per season. Gareth Bale is currently wearing the F50 adiZero boots by Adidas and occupies the fourth spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors. Besides him, Karim Benzema also wears the same line of boots on the ground.

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3. Mario Balotelli – Puma

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Mario Balotelli showed his own prominence in the international club football while moving from Inter Milan to Manchester City to AC Milan. He is noted as the most notorious footballer of recent times with his unexplained movements off the ground. He is famous for almost everything, starting from his presence on the ground till the moment he appeared on television in an AC Milan jersey while playing for Inter Milan, even for lighting his house on fire. Puma recently signed a contract with the Italian genius which will reportedly pay him nearly $6.9 million per season. Mario Balotelli is currently wearing the evoPOWER 1boots by Puma and occupies the third spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors.

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2. Cristiano Ronaldo – Nike

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When any reader starts to read our articles regarding any “most-expensive” he knows he’ll find Cristiano Ronaldo somewhere in the list. Cristiano Ronaldo started developing his talent since a very early age under the watchful eye of Sir Alex Ferguson. He finally ended his association with Manchester in 2009 and moved to Spanish side Real Madrid for a record transfer fee. Ronaldo is currently sponsored by several market-giants such as Castrol, Fly Emirates, Coca-Cola and KFC. The old contract of Ronaldo with Nike reportedly earns him nearly $8.35 million per season and it is also rumored that Nike will offer nearly $13.4 million to CR7 during the extension of their sponsorship contract. Cristiano Ronaldo is currently wearing the Mercurial Vapor IX boots by Nike besides having his own custom line of CR7 Superfly series and occupies the second best spot in our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors.

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1. David Beckham – Adidas

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When anyone thinks about fashion with football ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, there is just one man ahead of him still now, and it’s the David Beckham. The ingenious creation of English team, Beckham, witnessed stardom in almost everything he ever tried, starting from his marvelous presence on the ground till he started modeling and his Spice Girl wife Victoria. Even after his retirement from the professional sports he still remains a major attraction for reputed brand for a single reason: the world knows who David Beckham is. Even after the massive stardom and recent contract of Ronaldo, Beckham still earns nearly $11.7 million per year from Adidas. David Beckham is wore the Predator LZ boots by Adidas till his career with Paris St. Germain and occupies the top spot on our list of 10 most expensive football boot sponsors.

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As the very name suggests, the feet of the footballers are what create all the magic, the biggest moments for the fans and the sport itself. It is necessary for the players to have something great on their feet when they create such historic moments. Sportswear companies are happy to enjoy their share in the history by sponsoring such boots.