Cricket

NEW DELHI: The most powerful cricket body in the world has yet again been forced to eat humble pie after falling at the wrong end of the stick on the legal front. Needless to say, it is a seriously expensive pie. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly ready to cough up compensation of over Rs8 billion to IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala for terminating its contract in 2011, a massive mark-up on the Rs3 billion the team's promoters were initially willing to settle for.

Apr 24, 2024 20:04
The International Cricket Council Wednesday announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and USA from 1-29 June.
Apr 24, 2024 20:04
Banglalink has secured exclusive digital streaming rights in Bangladesh territory for all International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments until 2025 for Toffee starting with the T20 World Cup on 2 June. 
Apr 24, 2024 20:04
Leading Indian wearables brand boAt has signed cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as its new brand ambassador. Yashasvi joins the brand’s roster of brand ambassadors that include Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, and Jemimah Rodrigues. With this association, Yashasvi will feature in the brand’s upcoming marketing campaigns and initiatives endorsing its diverse range of products.
Apr 24, 2024 20:04
The International Cricket Council Wednesday announced Pakistan legend Sana Mir as ambassador for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, supported by Dream11.  Sana, who represented her country in 226 internationals – 137 as captain – will be keeping a close eye on the 10 participating teams and their players in the two-week long tournament.
Apr 24, 2024 19:04
Indian national Yoni Patel, who owns a cricket team in the unsanctioned Legends Cricket League in Sri Lanka, is set to be indicted for match-fixing along with compatriot P Akash, PTI quotes a Colombo magistrate's court official as having said. This was after Patel's application for bail was refused by the court last Friday and the travel ban imposed on the duo was extended by one month, the official revealed.
Apr 23, 2024 21:04
Revenues at Viacom18, the media arm of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), grew by 49% for the 2023-24 financial year on the back of sports and news. The company’s revenues reached Rs 10,826 crore ($1.3 billion) in FY24 as compared to Rs 7,266 crore ($872m) in FY23.  Per the company’s statement, sports was the biggest driver of revenue growth for Viacom18. 
Apr 23, 2024 21:04
Deepak Dhar’s Banijay Asia (a joint venture between him and Banijay), and Ravi Shastri’s Sporting Beyond (founded by Ravi Shastri and Jaiveer Panwar), have announced a strategic partnership aimed at redefining the landscape of cricket entertainment through content and live events.
Apr 23, 2024 20:04
KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Meer Foundation concluded another successful edition of Knight Golf, the annual charity event dedicated to fostering the growth of young talent and empowering marginalized communities in West Bengal. 
Apr 22, 2024 21:04
CHICAGO: Sports marketing agency rEvolution announced Monday its appointment as the Agency of Record (AOR) to support the "public relations and marketing activation efforts" for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. 
Apr 22, 2024 20:04
JAIPUR: Royals Sports Group-owned IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals Monday inaugurated their first-ever cricket academy in the state of Rajasthan, which will be based at the PS Sports Excellence Arena, Ring Road, Muhana in Jaipur.