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Sep 17, 2019 11:09

CWC 2019 clocked global cum avg live audience of 1.6bn

DUBAI: The Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 was the most watched ICC event ever, with a global cumulative average audience of 1.6 billion for live coverage, a 38% increase over the 2015 edition and a unique broadcast audience of 706 million viewers, demonstrating the phenomenal reach and power of live cricket around the world.

The…

Sep 17, 2019 09:09

CSA confirms Amul as Proteas sponsor for India tour

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) Monday announced a new partnership with Indian dairy products market leader Amul as an official Asian partner to the Standard Bank Proteas.

Amul is the ninth largest dairy product producer in the world, and the largest food company in India with turnover of $7 billion. The megabrand,…

Sep 16, 2019 15:09

BCCI's ACU probes suspected TNPL match-fixing

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s anti-corruption unit (ACU) has been investigating cases of alleged match-fixing in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and has zeroed in on an India player, an Indian Premier League regular and a Ranji Trophy coach, Indian Express reported Monday.

According to the…

Sep 16, 2019 15:09

Following Star input, BCCI 'no' to Diwali cricket

NEW DELHI: In what is a landmark decision, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India is discontinuing the long-standing tradition of scheduling big ticket cricket matches during the Diwali festival season.

Sep 16, 2019 15:09

WWE draft set for FOX & USA Network on October 11, 14

STAMFORD, Conn.: The destiny of WWE’s Superstars will be determined during a two-night draft taking place live on Friday Night SmackDown on October 11 at 8 pm ET on the FOX broadcast network and Monday Night Raw on October 14 at 8 pm ET on USA Network.

Sep 16, 2019 15:09

EV development: Tata Motors backs IIT Bombay Racing

MUMBAI: Tata Motors has collaborated with IIT Bombay Racing Team, sponsoring a team of 70 budding engineers to fulfill their aspirations of developing an electric race car "EVoK". 

Sep 16, 2019 15:09

NBA sees star player from India as spur to up relevance

MUMBAI: As the National Basketball Association plans its first pre-season games in India, NBA’s vice-president of gobal marketing partnerships Diane Gotua asserts that India is a priority market but is well aware that the league will see a surge in popularity in the country once an Indian player makes it to the NBA.

Sep 16, 2019 14:09

Bhubaneswar to host 4th Odisha tourism conclave

BHUBANESWAR: The 4th Odisha Tourism Conclave is all set to be held on 18th September at Hotel Swosti Premium at Jaydev Vihar in the Odisha state capital.

State chief minister Naveen Patnaik will also attend the event here.

The Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) is organizing the 4th edition of Odisha…

Sep 16, 2019 13:09

Williams, Mercedes confirm power unit partnership extension

LONDON: ROKiT Williams Racing and Mercedes-Benz have confirmed a long-term power unit partnership extension, until the end of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship season.
 

Sep 16, 2019 13:09

ITW powers BYJU’S to the forefront of India cricket

MUMBAI: It is the most sought-after patch of sporting real estate – the space on the front of a team’s jersey is perhaps the most visible form of sponsorship, not just during games but even after when photos, highlights, videos and gifs get shared over social media. Ever since the trend exploded in European football in the 1970s and…