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 01, 2024 19:04
Bisleri International on Monday said it has inked agreements with five IPL teams as official hydration partner. These teams include Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Apr 01, 2024 19:04
The International Cricket Council has released its Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the ICC’s Official Data Rights Partner up until 2027. The tender features 13 ICC events up until the end of 2027 and will include men’s and women’s senior and U19s events.
Apr 01, 2024 18:04
Sports brand PUMA India has released a campaign with partner Delhi Capitals’ players - Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma and Yash Dhull - to engage with the team’s fanbase.
Apr 01, 2024 18:04
The International Cricket Council Monday issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Sport Presentation Services for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The ICC requires a Sport Presentation Services Partner who will be responsible for producing and providing an innovative creative proposal, high-quality integrated programme, management and implementation through the tournament.
Mar 28, 2024 18:03
The 17th edition of the TATA Indian Premier League opened to blockbuster viewership numbers, with 16.8 crore (168 million) unique viewers tuning in to watch the season’s first game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, Disney Star, the tournament’s official broadcaster stated on Thursday.
Mar 28, 2024 18:03
Excitel Broadband, a home internet start-up has reached the grounds of IPL 2024. It has partnered with Jio Cinema to launch a new campaign Speed ka Man of the Match during the Man of the Match award presentation for IPL 2024.
Mar 28, 2024 18:03
Duroflex, a sleep solutions provider, announces its partnership with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the ongoing IPL T20 season 2024 as its official sleep partner. Drawing upon their expertise in sleep science, Duroflex is dedicated to empowering players for optimum recovery by providing them with innovative sleep technology, ensuring ideal rest.
Mar 28, 2024 18:03
Movado, the iconic Swiss watchmaker renowned for its modern design and innovative spirit since 1881, Thursday announces a new partnership with the Rajasthan Royals.  Through this collaboration, Movado becomes the Official Time Partner of the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2024 season.
Mar 28, 2024 18:03
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed the groupings for the next cycle of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League, a 12-team competition on the road to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 that starts later this year.
Mar 27, 2024 21:03
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the television and digital rights to broadcast and stream all New Zealand-based Blackcaps and White Ferns matches into India and associated territories for the next seven years. It bears noting that SPNI’s digital rights in India will be co-exclusive with incumbent rights holder Amazon Prime for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.