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On this day 12 yrs ago, Brendon McCullum gave a glorifying start to IPL

Now, the head coach of KKR McCullum recalled Sourav Ganguly saying 'your like changed forever'

File photo: Chennai Super Kings' opener Brendon McCullum celebrates his century during their IPL-2015 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at MAC Stadium in Chennai
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File photo: Chennai Super Kings' opener Brendon McCullum celebrates his century during their IPL-2015 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at MAC Stadium in Chennai

BS Web Teamagencies New Delhi
On April 18, 2008, a global phenomenon first came into light and went on to cement India's stature as a powerhouse in the game of cricket. It was the day when the first-ever match of Indian Premier League was played, and it was a battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru that kicked-off the inaugural edition of world’s richest cricket extravaganza.
 
Wicketkeeper batsman McCullum recalled the night when his blistering knock, laced with 13 sixes and 10 fours.,helped KKR win by 140 runs against the Rahul Dravid led

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