The Gentleman's Game

Twenty20 turned cricket into prime-time entertainment: three hours of sixes, slower balls, diving catches and finishes that are often decided on the final delivery. Floodlights, music, fireworks and cheerleaders have made the leagues as much a spectacle as a sport.

• The IPL. India's Indian Premier League, founded in 2008, is the richest and most-watched cricket league in the world, drawing the finest players from every cricketing nation.
• The PSL. The Pakistan Super League, launched in 2016, is celebrated for the speed and hostility of its fast bowling and the passion of its crowds.
• The craft of speed. In T20, a single over can turn a match: yorkers at the toes, bouncers at the badge, and batters who answer with audacious ramps and scoops.