SPORTS
Indian cricket’s commitment to overall well-being of game is second to none
The Big Brother: Desperation to excel in the red-ball format underlines how Indian cricketers are helping the game’s grandest tradition thrive. And this while the Indian cricket board is making money for the rest of the world
TRENDS
Lalit Modi & N Srinivasan could be investors in The Hundred revamp
As the one-of-its-kind tournament gears up for privatisation starting 2025, hectic lobbying is on already to own teams; the broadcaster could strike a deal in excess of $200 million per season
INDIA
Exclusive: BCCI readies plans to launch a Tier-2 white ball tournament ‘similar’ to IPL
The cricket board has identified a window between September and October for the annual tournament, which could potentially go live in 2024. If it happens, industry executives say the global narrative of the game will change faster than previously believed
TRENDS
Exclusive: Customised tech is the future in sport says NBA commissioner Adam Silver
Moneycontrol caught up with the National Basketball Association commissioner in Abu Dhabi recently. He talks all about technology and personalisation in sport and says constant innovation is the key to keep moving ahead
CRICKET
IOC Session: Cricket, Olympics & a billion aspirations
Cricket has officially been included in the Olympics starting with the 2028 Los Angeles edition and the global governing body chose the occasion of the 141st session of the IOC in Mumbai, India, to announce the development.
SPORTS
India triumphs: Historic 100 medals in Asian Games defies traditional norms
India excelled beyond expectations, increasing overall medals, especially in athletics and shooting. Gold medals multiplied, archery shone, and table tennis and squash secured medals, marking a remarkable journey.
BUSINESS
BCCI bilateral auction: Disney’s exit and the long and short of cricket broadcast rights
The rights were sold for a combined per-match value of Rs 67.8 crore with television attracting a per match value of Rs 32.5 crore and digital getting Rs 35.3 crore.
TRENDS
BCCI bilateral media rights: Beauty continues to lie in the eye of the beholder
The bidding for the TV and digital broadcasting rights will be influenced by the expected value investors will reap.
INDIA
BCCI bilateral media rights: Selling price will determine how T20 leagues are restructuring world cricket
How aggressively broadcasters go after the media rights will help determine the extent of value erosion that the glut of T20 leagues has caused to bilateral cricket.
INDIA
Cricket media rights: BCCI cautious as value erosion lowers expectations
Bilateral contests lack context, interest in ODIs is waning, IPL is eating into the business of bilateral cricket, and Test matches are getting shorter.
TRENDS
Bilateral series title sponsorships: The BCCI needs to think like an IPL franchise
For a brand, a bilateral series doesn’t have the same value as IPL. Therefore, the board must go beyond vanilla branding if it is to draw sponsors and successfully monetise matches.
BUSINESS
Bilateral cricket rights: Transparency in focus as BCCI gets ready to float tender
The industry is waiting to see if the cricket board decides to call for an e-auction or opts for a closed bid.
CRICKET
WTC final: The anatomy of a catch rule
SPORTS
WTC Final: The Oval is a benchmark for India to improve on in-stadia experience
From the ticketing experience to the toilets, there’s a lot to pick from how things are done at The Oval, where watching cricket is as pleasing as it gets, with hot food and the beat of dhols.
TRENDS
Cricket’s WTC cycle, especially final, needs to be a bigger & a far grander affair
The stakeholders of Test cricket, including fans and organizers, need to do more to protect and elevate the format, especially considering the World Test Championship (WTC). The WTC should be better planned and developed into a grand event rather than just a one-off.
CRICKET
WTC Final: Apropos Oval, there are priorities Indian cricket must set for itself
If Test matches do not allow you that space while playing at home, not playing red-ball domestic at the cost of some white-ball cricket has begun to cost this team
SPORTS
WTC Final: India defend on a day meant to attack, pay heavily
On Wednesday, India decided to ‘defend’ when they needed to ‘attack’. They decided to play it safe when they needed to take the risk.
CRICKET
WTC final: An India win could make cricket go 'retro' all over again
India’s win at the WTC final could do wonders for the format as it straddles between the glory of the past, the dwindling popularity in the present and an uncertain future
TRENDS
WTC format and structure: There’s a lot for the ICC to ponder moving forward
The format of the World Test Championship is as complicated as it can get at the moment.
BUSINESS
Bilateral cricket media rights: BCCI stuck between a rock and a hard place
The BCCI isn’t convinced that an e-auction will be the way forward again, given that market interest is not sky high.
CRICKET
Too many T20s, too few viewers
The US and Saudis also want in on the act. However, it’s not simply a question of holding a few cricket matches. You also need a thriving domestic cricket culture.
SPORTS
Bilateral rights: Time for BCCI to make some tough calls
The BCCI’s apex council meets today to set the ball rolling for media rights for bilateral cricket at home for the 2023-27 cycle. Its decisions will decide how bilateral cricket survives in the age of T20
CRICKET
Cricket’s journey into a world of tech-driven possibilities
From engaging with fans in 'real time' to creating a discussion platform during a live game to sharing of memes and gifs during a live game, the first week of the IPL on the JioCinema app shows that the future of user interface in cricket viewing is limitless.
CRICKET
IPL – at 15 going on 16 – is back to conquer the world
In the next couple of years, the number of league matches will increase to 94 and to say the IPL is just about beginning to boom will not be incorrect.
