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Feb 20, 2020 19:02

Oz tour of SA: SPN partners Social for ‘live’ experience

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) is all set to broadcast Australia's tour of South Africa, only on SONY SIX and SONY SIX HD channels starting on February 21. 

The series comprises 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs and will be played across six venues in South Africa. 

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

FC Goa 1st Indian club to play in AFC CL grp stage

MUMBAI: Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), on Wednesday, unveiled the ‘League Winners Shield’ for Hero Indian Super League (ISL). 

The silverware comes with a cash prize of Rs 5 million for the club winning the league stage. The League winners will be the first Indian club to participate in the group stages of the AFC…

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

PGTI and WGAI sign affiliation agreement

NEW DELHI: Two key stakeholders of Indian professional golf, the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and the Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI), Wednesday signed an Affiliation Agreement to mark the beginning of a new era for the sport of golf in India.

The Affiliation Agreement which promises closer coordination…

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

Interactive roadshow LFC World heads to Delhi

NEW DELHI: Liverpool FC has confirmed the Indian capital as the next stop for its interactive roadshow, LFC World.

The unique fan experience will arrive at the Select CITYWALK on March 7, bringing the runaway Premier League leaders directly to supporters in India via the LFC World hub. 

LFC World is now in its fourth…

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

London Pilsner scores Ben Stokes as brand ambassador

MUMBAI: London Pilsner from United Breweries Ltd has got English all rounder Ben Stokes on board as its brand ambassador. 

After his unforgettable performance at the 2019 World Cup, he went on to win the Sir Garfield Sobers award for the 'Cricketer of the year' by the ICC. Stokes was also awarded the 2019 BBC Sports…

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

Malaysia Open returns to Asian Tour schedule

KUALA LUMPUR: The prestigious Malaysia Open received a massive shot in the arm with Bandar Malaysia being named as the title sponsor for one of the most highly regarded events in the region, officials announced Wednesday.

The Bandar Malaysia Open is making its return to the Asian Tour Schedule after a four-year absence and…

Feb 20, 2020 19:02

Motorsport Ntwk ropes in Tata Comm's Mehul Kapadia as COO

LONDON: Digital media group Motorsport Network has announced Mehul Kapadia, till recently the global head of Marketing at Tata Communications, as chief operating officer.

Kapadia played a pivotal role, over the last eight years, in shaping digital transformation for Formula 1 and MotoGP, as SVP, Global head of Marketing at…

Feb 20, 2020 18:02

Indian Open 2020 to mark 15th anniv of Hero title sponsorship

NEW DELHI: A strong Indian contingent comprising numerous European and Asian Tour champions will take on an equally strong international star cast as the 56th edition of the Hero Indian Open tees off next month. 

The flagship event of Indian golf - which is also the longest-running international event in India - will be held…

Feb 20, 2020 18:02

Premium Chinese smartphone brand dials Virat as brand ambassador

MUMBAI: Premium Chinese handset maker iQOO, which recently announced its entry into India, on Wednesday roped in cricketer Virat Kohli as its as its brand ambassador.

According to the company, Kohli will be seen in an integrated campaign, the first leg (teaser phase) of which is already live on the brand's social media handles…

Feb 20, 2020 18:02

UEFA Champions League: Pepsi premiers 2020 intl campaign

DUBLIN: #FORTHELOVEOFIT – Pepsi is premiering its 2020 international football campaign in celebration of its ongoing partnership with the UEFA Champions League.

Featuring a collaboration of four global football stars, the campaign is led by a fast-paced, sharply-styled commercial guaranteed to excite football fans around the…