Cricket
BCCI chief Rahul Johri ‘has resigned’
Indian media outlets are reporting that Rahul Johri, the chief executive of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, has resigned.
Neither Johri nor the BCCI have officially confirmed the news
Pakistan Super League connects with Oppo, agrees SNTV news access
Cricket's Pakistan Super League (PSL) has signed up Chinese telco Oppo as a sponsor ahead of its 2020 edition
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.
Bids for Sri Lanka Cricket international media rights due next week
Bids for international media rights and a media production contract for Sri Lanka Cricket properties for the 2020-23 period are due next Thursday, February 20
Momentum agrees deal to sponsor South Africa women’s cricket
Insurer Momentum has agreed a four-year deal to be the main sponsor of the South African women's national cricket team.
The deal starts immediately and runs until the end of the 2023-24 season
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.
InsideSport
Consortium featuring McDonald and Norris lands PSL production
The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed the consortium of Tower Sports and SportzWorkz to handle broadcast production for the 2020 Pakistan Super League, the first edition of the Twenty20 competition…
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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ICC appoints Dahiya as CCO
The International Cricket Council has announced the appointment of Anurag Dahiya to the role of chief commercial officer
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…
India refuses to play in Pakistan for Asia Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has said India will not play in Pakistan in this year's Asia Cup tournament, although is prepared to take part if games are played on 'neutral' territory
Ashes, Open and Champions League final ‘not set for UK ‘crown jewels’ list’
Calls for the UK government to add golf’s Open Championship, the Ashes cricket series and the final of football’s Uefa Champions League to the so-called ‘crown jewels’ list of sporting events have reporte…
Techfront Australia to provide LED signage at T20 World Cup
Techfront Australia has been appointed by the organisers of this year's men's and women's cricket T20 World Cups in Australia as 'LED signage production and management services provider'
Sony acquires rights to women’s T20 Tri-Nation Series
Pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has acquired media rights in India to the upcoming women’s T20 Tri-Nation Series in Australia, between Australia, England and India.
NZ Cricket secures three Indian brands to sponsor India visit
New Zealand cricket has agreed deals with Indian companies Kent RO, Ebix and Hero MotoCorp to sponsor India's tour of the country, which starts today