Indian Subcontinent
ICC primed to launch 2024-31 India rights tender
The International Cricket Council will release its invitation to tender on June 20 (Monday) for media rights in India, spanning 2024 to 2031
Eurosport acquires exclusive rights in India for US Open
Pay-television broadcaster Eurosport acquired the exclusive rights in India for this year's US Open golf major in a one-year deal
Star India makes esports commitment with Nodwin Gaming deal
Indian esports organisation Nodwin Gaming has agreed a rights deal with pay-television broadcaster Star India for the Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series
IPL rights packages sell for $6.2bn, more than double previous cycle
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has cemented its financial dominance of global cricket after auctioning the media rights to the Indian Premier League for INR48,390 crore ($6.2bn/€5.9
Two IPL domestic rights packages awarded, international rights up next
The Board of Control for Cricket in India yesterday sold the two main packages of domestic media rights for the Indian Premier League, although has not yet confirmed the winners
First day of IPL media rights bidding suggests global value will more than double
The value of global media rights for the Indian Premier League is set to more than double in the new cycle, 2023 to 2027, according to media reports in India
Warner Bros. Discovery outlines new India, Southeast Asia and Korea leadership
Warner Bros. Discovery has outlined its new leadership team in India, Southeast Asia and Korea following the $43bn (€40.6n) merger between media conglomerates WarnerMedia and Discovery earlier this year.
FanCode targets 100 million users with landmark India-West Indies coverage
Indian digital sports media platform FanCode expects to double its number of paying users, reaching 100 million, when it exclusively streams the white-ball cricket series between India and West Indies…
Indian conglomerates Adani and GMR acquire Ultimate Kho Kho franchises
Indian conglomerates and sports investors Adani Group and GMR Group have acquired franchise teams in the new Ultimate Kho Kho league, which is set to begin later this year
Tech Mahindra to provide digital fans platform for chess Olympiad
Indian technology company Tech Mahindra said it will provide a "next generation digital fan experience" under a partnership with the international and Indian chess federations around the upcoming chess…
Glasgow Rangers agrees partnership with All India Football Federation
Scottish football club Glasgow Rangers has agreed a "strategic and commercial partnership" with the All India Football Federation
BCCI, Ganguly quell speculation that president is stepping down
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah denied that Sourav Ganguly had resigned as president of the organisation, after a cryptic social media post by the latter official prompted speculation…
ARY secures live streaming rights to Pakistan matches versus England, West Indies
Pay-television broadcaster ARY has acquired live streaming rights in Pakistan to the national cricket team's forthcoming one-day international series against the West Indies and T20 series against England
Delhi Capitals strikes NFT deal with FanCraze
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals has announced a licensing agreement with non-fungible token (NFT) company FanCraze that will see the parties release a range of digital collectibles
Batra stripped of IOA presidency by court but vows to continue in FIH role
Narinder Batra has been removed as president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) after the Delhi High Court voided his life membership of Hockey India, the country’s national hockey federation, and a…
IOC education initiative rolled out in Odisha
The Indian state of Odisha is to incorporate the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) into its school curriculum as part of one of the largest International Olympic Committee (IOC) initiatives in…
BCCI adds trio of sponsors for Women’s T20 Challenge
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled sponsorship agreements with three more companies ahead of the start of the Women’s T20 Challenge tournament in Pune later today (Monday).
New Zealand Cricket ‘pays compensation’ to Pakistan Cricket Board for tour cancellation
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has paid compensation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a bid to heal the rift caused by New Zealand’s cancellation of its tour of Pakistan last year, according to reports.