IPL
Timely cost-cutting for IPL proving wise with Covid-19 storm
When the Indian Premier League enacted cost-cutting measures in March 2020, franchises were shocked given the relative profitability in recent years. John Duerden takes a closer look at how the coronavirus outbreak led to the decision.
IPL 2020 fate in balance, economic consequences begin to be felt
The Board of Control for Cricket in India and franchises in the Indian Premier League are meeting on Tuesday to explore the possibilities for completing the 2020 season, which is currently suspended until…
Cricket, football and hockey hit by coronavirus cancellations in Indian subcontinent
Professional cricket events in India, including the Indian Premier League and BCCI domestic matches, have been postponed as measures to tackle the spread of the coronavirus in the country
Indian sports sponsorship spending passes $1.2bn, report says
Sports sponsorship spending in Indian grew by 19 per cent in 2019 to more than Rs9,000 crore ($1.2bn), according to sports marketing agency ESP Properties' annual report on the market
Coronavirus latest: Australian GP cancelled, Indian sport shuts down, and more
This weekend's Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been called off due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The BBC reported that the decision casts doubt over the remainder of this year's Formula 1 season
Dream11 valuation could hit $2.25bn in new funding round
Indian fantasy gaming company Dream11 could double its valuation to $2.25bn (€1.97bn) in an upcoming round of funding, according to local media.
Kolkata Knight Riders land Byju’s as new main sponsor
Byju’s, an app which provides education services, has become the new principal sponsor of Indian Premier League cricket franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
Coronavirus latest: IPL at risk, Bahrain F1 behind closed doors, Indian Wells cancelled
The Board of Control for Cricket in India could be forced to postpone the start of the Indian Premier League following an advisory by the Indian government that mass gatherings in the country should be…
IPL cuts prize money in austerity drive
India's cricket board has cut the prize money for this year's Indian Premier League by 50 per cent as part of an austerity drive.
The winners of this year's competition will get $1.36m (€1.2
KPH Dream Cricket buys St Lucia Zouks
Indian company KPH Dream Cricket, owner of Indian Premier League T20 cricket team Kings XI Punjab, has bought Caribbean Premier League team St Lucia Zouks
Sky lands IPL rights in return to UK exclusivity
Pay-television broadcaster Sky Sports has acquired exclusive rights to cricket’s Indian Premier League in the UK and Ireland in a three-year deal from 2020 to 2022.
Star upgrading cricket coverage on Hotstar app
Pay-television broadcaster Star India is working on a new cricket destination within its Hotstar streaming app, as it continues preparations for the 2020 Indian Premier League season
Mumbai Indians set sponsorship sales milestone
The Mumbai Indians have become the first Indian Premier League team to reach Rs100 crore ($14m) in sponsorship revenue, according to local newspaper the Economic Times
Star passes $126m of ad sales for IPL 2020
Pay-television broadcaster Star India has so far agreed deals with nine sponsors for its coverage of this year's Indian Premier League T20 cricket season, generating Rs900 crore ($126m)
Updated – Mumbai Indians agree deal with Marriott Hotels
Indian Premier League T20 cricket team the Mumbai Indians have agreed a sponsorship deal with Marriott Hotels.
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Delhi Capitals agree deal with Bira 91
Indian Premier League team the Delhi Capitals have agreed a five-year sponsorship deal with beer brand Bira 91, according to local media.
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Updated – Royal Challengers Bangalore agree title sponsorship with Muthoot Pappachan Group
The last team title sponsorship for the 2020 Indian Premier League season has been signed, with Royal Challengers Bangalore agreeing a deal with conglomerate Muthoot Pappachan Group, according to local…
Rajasthan Royals signs EXPO 2020 Dubai as principal sponsor
Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals has signed global event EXPO 2020 Dubai as its main sponsor for the 2020 season