{"product_id":"indian-punter-league-the-true-story-of-the-fake-ipl","title":"INDIAN PUNTER LEAGUE: THE TRUE STORY OF THE FAKE IPL","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; max-width: 900px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"background: #6A1B9A; color: #ffffff; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eINDIAN PUNTER LEAGUE: THE TRUE STORY OF THE FAKE IPL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndian Punter League\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thrilling crime novel inspired by a real-life fake IPL scam that shocked the world. Spanning continents, this gripping tale of deception, ambition and greed reveals how a group of small-time conmen created an elaborate cricketing fraud that fooled experienced gamblers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #2E7D32; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e📖 About the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung and ambitious \u003cstrong\u003eFaizal Ahmed\u003c\/strong\u003e dreams of becoming rich quickly. While in a gambling den in Moscow, he encounters an outrageous idea that could change his life forever—a plan to create a fake cricket league and convince Russian gamblers to place huge bets on a sport they barely understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the help of a mobster and a network of accomplices, Faizal sets out to execute the scam of a lifetime. Combining hawala money, secret meetings, hidden communication channels, inexperienced players, camera crews and fake live broadcasts, the operation stretches across borders—from Moscow to Mehsana and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a true incident, \u003cstrong\u003eIndian Punter League\u003c\/strong\u003e uncovers the unbelievable story of an audacious con where ordinary fraudsters staged a fake IPL tournament and managed to deceive professional gamblers. A story filled with twists, ambition and deception, this novel proves that sometimes reality can be stranger than fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #1565C0; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e✨ Key Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by a real-life fake IPL betting scam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced crime thriller filled with deception and unexpected twists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the world of gambling, fraud and international scams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows an ambitious young man chasing wealth through a dangerous plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a global storyline spanning Moscow, Gujarat and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gripping tale of ambition, greed and the consequences of deception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #8E24AA; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e✍️ About the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbhishek Bhatt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a seasoned media professional based in New York with extensive experience across film, television, news media and web series in the United States, Singapore and Mumbai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a career spanning multiple forms of storytelling and media production, he brings his understanding of real-world events and human behaviour into his fiction. \u003cstrong\u003eIndian Punter League\u003c\/strong\u003e is his second novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background: #F57C00; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e📚 Why Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndian Punter League\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating thriller for readers who enjoy stories inspired by real events, financial scams and clever criminal schemes. With its unusual premise, international setting and unpredictable twists, this book offers a fascinating look into one of the most unbelievable cricket scams ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Westland Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45491510509677,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/0445\/7069\/files\/71k7Am0zgyL._SL1500_bfb6db91-dc5d-48c9-bc06-008abb29e158.jpg?v=1784913092","url":"https:\/\/the99books.in\/products\/indian-punter-league-the-true-story-of-the-fake-ipl","provider":"The 99 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}