Indian Subcontinent
Women’s T20 league to run alongside Pakistan Super League
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has moved forward with its plans to form a women’s T20 league.
Viacom18 moves sports content to JioCinema, Fifa World Cup streamed free
Indian media group Viacom18 will exploit its rights to the upcoming Fifa 2022 World Cup by streaming free coverage on OTT platform JioCinema
Indian competition watchdog approves Sony-Zee merger
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sony Pictures Networks, which will create a media giant in the country
Indian government cracks down on betting news websites
India’s government has warned broadcasters against advertising gambling products following the rise of what it describes as “online offshore betting platforms” using news websites as a “surrogate product…
Volleyball World acquires Prime Volleyball international streaming rights
Volleyball World, the commercial entity created by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, has acquired international streaming rights to the Prime…
MotoGP to race in India from 2023
MotoGP is to race in India for the first time after Dorna Sports, the international motorcycling championship’s commercial rights-holder, finalised a hosting rights deal with event promoter Fairstreet S…
ECB ‘offers to host’ India-Pakistan series
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has offered to host a test series between India and Pakistan, raising the possibility of a first red-ball contest between the teams for more than 15 years, according…
BCCI confirms Women’s IPL plans, AGM date
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that it plans to launch a women’s edition of its flagship T20 competition the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the beginning of next year.
EXCLUSIVE: SA20 to be bundled with CSA rights in India
Broadcast rights in India for SA20, the new South African T20 competition due to start in January, will be bundled with wider Cricket South Africa rights, SportBusiness understands
Eurosport India secures rights to India friendlies
Eurosport India has secured rights to the country’s forthcoming matches against Singapore and Vietnam.
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MotoGP lining up first race in India
Dorna Sports, MotoGP’s commercial rights-holder, is poised to strike a deal to take the motorcycling championship to India for the first time.
Bundesliga to share best practices with Indian Super League under new collaboration
The Deutsche Fußball Liga has signed an agreement with Football Sports Development Limited, organiser of the Indian Super League, to share best practices in areas including fan engagement, marketing and …
Cricket audiences encourage Daraz to target bigger sports and entertainment platform
Shopping app Daraz has been taking a unique approach to combining sport and ecommerce in Pakistan and other South Asian markets.
Capgemini announces new India Rugby 7s sponsorship
French consulting group Capgemini has announced a sponsorship deal with the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to support its Rugby 7s teams
Sony to broadcast Tennis Premier League
Indian pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has acquired the domestic rights to the fourth edition of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), which will take place this December
Sony to show Chennai Open in India
Indian pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Network acquired the rights for this year's Chennai Open WTA Tour 250 tennis tournament
Indian and Qatari football federations discuss pact
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to strike a 'strategic alliance' with the Qatar Football Association (QFA)
Viacom18 to broadcast El Clásico in Hindi
Indian media group Viacom18 will broadcast the El Clásico fixture between Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 16 in Hindi.