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RCB for $1.78bn and RR for $1.63bn — the IPL valuation bubble?
To put things in perspective, not many moons ago, the Torrent Group had acquired Gujarat Titans for less than a billion dollars.
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Rajasthan Royals, RCB fetching more money than AC Milan a sign that IPL still has a much higher ceiling for growth
The most exciting thing for those investing, whether in RR or Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is that India has barely scratched the surface when it comes to making full commercial use of these brands.
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Compounding growth phase over, IPL media rights set to plateau in next cycle - Report
According to MPA, rights holders in the current cycle are staring at a cumulative loss of $1.8-2 billion.
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Sunil Gavaskar takes aim at absentee foreign stars, accuses them of taking IPL for 'granted'
Though no names were mentioned, it’s quite likely that Gavaskar’s ire was targetted at the Australian pace-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.
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IPL 2026: Grounded, firm, tactically smart – a sneak peek into Ishan Kishan the captain
Circa 2026 could be Ishan Kishan’s bedding-in period under the Australian. If things go to plan, Ishan will be Pat Cummins’s natural successor.
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The IPL’s Peter Pans – The terrific three, and the odd man out
Three of them are bonafide legends, poster boys for the league, while the fourth will forever be associated with an important statistical landmark.
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Shocking! From Jasprit Bumrah to Sunil Narine - IPL bowling legends yet to win the Purple Cap
IPL bowling legends yet to win the Purple Cap in the cash-rich league.
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Former chess champion Anatoly Karpov undermines D Gukesh's world championship crown, sparks controversy
D Gukesh’s form has taken a sharp dip of late, and he needs to raise his game before the World Championship later this year.
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Hosting World Indoor Athletics stepping stone for India's 2036 Olympic bid
A well-organised and widely praised event enhances India’s credibility as a serious contender in the global sports ecosystem.
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Ajit Agarkar seeks extension until 2027 World Cup, BCCI's decision awaited: Report
Grapevine had it that a former India wicketkeeper-batsman was a frontrunner to replace Ajit Agarkar as the next chief selector in September. But he reportedly has cooled his interest.
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Bajrang Punia gets 30th reminder from SAI for settlement of Rs 9-lakh funds
The wrestler’s outstanding invoices were Rs 12,53,161 in April last year. It's now Rs 9,40,800.
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IPL 2026: Why Harshit Rana still gets full Rs 4 crore even if he misses whole season for KKR
KKR will play their opening game in this year's IPL against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on March 29.
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Why Azhar Mahmood was allowed in the IPL even after Pakistan players were banned
After Pakistan players were totally ignored in the mini auction in 2009, they didn’t play the next three season.
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'No team bigger than...': Jay Shah breaks silence on Bangladesh, Pakistan pull-out drama in lead-up to T20 World Cup
Days after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup, Jay Shah has come up with the response that “no country” is bigger than the ICC.
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25 years on, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid recount Eden magnum opus
Australia never expected such a rearguard. Their world-class bowling attack was struggling to make inroads. Their ‘mental disintegration’ tactic wasn't working.
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Xavi Hernandez says Joan Laporta turned down chance to bring Lionel Messi back to Barcelona
The timing of these revelations is also intriguing, with Laporta up for re-election this weekend.
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Indian white-ball juggernaut now vs Australia in the 1990s and the aughts — who are superior?
India's winning percentage at the ICC events over the last three years stands at 91.2%.
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T20 World Cup: How reintroducing Sanju Samson at the top has transformed India’s batting
Gautam Gambhir and his coaching staff, along with Suryakumar Yadav, will hope that Sanju Samson can carry this rich vein of form all the way to the trophy.
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Another crushing loss in World Cup knockouts, South Africa just can't shrug off the choker tag
South Africa have played in nine semi-finals across the two white-ball formats after returning from Apartheid-era isolation. They have won one, against Afghanistan in 2024.
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T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson masterclass brings back memories of King Kohli
Sanju Samson will always have Eden and the night he batted like the King himself.
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IND vs WI: Eden Gardens set for fireworks as India eye glory, but 2016 nightmare still haunts showdown
Over the past decade, the two teams have met 26 times, with India holding a significant 17-8 lead in the head-to-head numbers.
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What Ranji Trophy triumph means for cricket and sport in J&K
Sporting/cricket infrastructure in the region is expected to get a facelift after their tremendous performance in the Ranji Trophy final.
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J&K coach Ajay Sharma’s redemption: Once banned for match-fixing charges to now cusp of scripting Ranji Trophy history
Ajay Sharma was one of the fall guys of the Cronje-gate at the turn of the century. He was banned and spent 15 years in exile before a Delhi court cleared him of the match-fixing charges.
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T20 World Cup, WI vs SA: Why South Africa’s win over West Indies will boost India's semifinals hope
T20 World Cup, WI vs SA: If South Africa beat the West Indies, things would be more straightforward and a tad easier for India.
