The Indian Premier League’s biggest rivalry lit up Chepauk in Match 3 of IPL 2025 as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets. The MA Chidambaram Stadium buzzed with excitement as CSK, led by their new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, launched their season with a clinical and thrilling win over the five-time champions. Mumbai…
Sunrisers Hyderabad launched their IPL 2025 campaign with a bang, dismantling Rajasthan Royals by a dominant margin of 44 runs in the second match of the season. The clash, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 23, turned into a run-fest, with SRH nearly breaking their own IPL record for the…
The cricketing world is eagerly awaiting the start of the Indian Premier League or IPL 2025. The tournament will kick off on March 22 with a thrilling opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. As fans gear up for another action-packed…
Mumbai Indians’ owners, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), are set to buy a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles after securing the deal in a virtual auction held on Thursday afternoon. The acquisition strengthens RIL’s growing presence in global cricket leagues, expanding their footprint beyond the Indian Premier League (IPL), SA20, and Major League Cricket (MLC). RIL,…
Sports have always been a cornerstone of entertainment, culture, and global business. Over the years, sports leagues have grown into multibillion-dollar enterprises, driven by massive fan followings, lucrative broadcasting rights, sponsorship deals, and merchandise sales. Here’s a detailed look at the ten most valuable sports leagues globally, highlighting their financial dominance and cultural significance. 1….
India’s sports industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with its market size projected to grow from $27 billion in 2020 to $100 billion by 2027, as per the Ficci-Nangia Nxt Knowledge Report titled “Future of Sports in India.” This dynamic growth highlights the country’s evolving sports ecosystem, shaped by increasing commercialisation, technological advancements, and a…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a spectacle of talent, competition, and unparalleled entertainment. Yet, its auctions hold a charm of their own. The IPL 2025 auction took this to another level, smashing records as franchises invested INR 639.15 crore—the highest amount ever spent in an IPL auction. The event saw dramatic salary…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction, held recently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has once again showcased the league’s dynamic nature, marked by record-breaking bids, surprising selections, and the return of iconic players. This year’s auction not only highlighted the financial muscle of the franchises but also underscored the evolving strategies teams employ to build…
All live sporting events under the newly merged Disney-Reliance business in India, including the highly popular Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket, will continue to be available exclusively on Disney’s Hotstar app. This decision marks the first significant step in the integration of the two companies and signals that Reliance, which holds a majority stake in…
