Cricket Financial News

Indian cricket was confirmed on Tuesday evening (July 9) when Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), announced that Gautam Gambhir would be the next head coach of the senior men’s team. Gambhir’s appointment is an expected one, an obvious one even, but oddly, also a slightly left-field choice. It was expected in that he was the preferred candidate of the powers that be. It was obvious in that he had relinquished his position as a member of parliament and simultaneously succeeded in guiding his IPL team to a trophy. It’s left field because Gambhir has no previous coaching experience whatsoever. Gambhir has not coached a state team in the Ranji Trophy, he has not worked with a zonal or national age-group team and even in the IPL. He has been a mentor and a director of cricket of sorts rather than a hands-on coach. In the IPL, Gambhir has had a phalanx of coaches under him to run day-to-day operations while he focussed on the bigger picture.

Rohit Sharma and the Indian men's cricket team landed in Delhi on Thursday morning (July 4) after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies. The team arrived at the IGI Airport in Delhi early, where a huge crowd of fans gathered to welcome them. After a 17-year wait, India secured their second T20 World Cup trophy. Rohit Sharma proudly showed off the trophy as fans cheered loudly. A video of Rohit displaying the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy upon arrival in India is now trending online.

Wimbledon Centre Court. One said, “Two GOATS of Two Greatest Games together"Another user wrote, “Too much of Sports in a pic.

T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma will continue to lead India in the ODI and Test formats BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Sunday, exuding confidence that the country will win next year's Champions Trophy and World Test Championship under his captaincy. The 37-year-old Rohit, who became the third Indian captain after legendary Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to win a global trophy, has announced his retirement from the T20 format. «The next stage is the WTC final and the Champions Trophy. I have full faith in Rohit Sharma's captaincy, that we will be the champions in both these tournaments,» secretary Shah said in a video message. The Champions Trophy, scheduled in Pakistan next year, will be held after eight years (since 2017 in UK), and even though the draft schedule has been submitted to the ICC, the BCCI hasn't yet given its green light to it.

IPL 2024 season.In an earlier interaction with The Times of India, Ruturaj had talked about the things he learned from MS Dhoni. He said, "Being neutral is something that I have learnt from Mahi bhai.

Marine Drive for the victory parade of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, were injured and some faced trouble breathing on Thursday, according to Mumbai police. An eyewitness, Ravi Solanki shared his experience with and said, «I was coming from the office and came to know that the Indian team would reach here between 5 pm-6 pm which did not happen. The crowd kept increasing. The police were not managing the situation. People suddenly started shouting, after which some people fell on each other. It was very unorganised. There was nobody to manage. The incident happened between 8:15-8:45 pm.» A victim, Rishab Mahesh Yadav, who fell unconscious during the victory parade tol ANI, «The crowd was increasing. I fell and got choked. I became unconscious. I was taken to the nearby hospital, where I received treatment. I feel fine now. The crowd was more than necessary. There was mis-mamagement. The police were also not alert.»

test cricket to six or seven teams and using the 20-overs format as the vehicle to spread the game were some of the views aired at a symposium organised by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Sunday. Test cricket's dwindling appeal outside India, England and Australia has coincided with the proliferation of lucrative T20 leagues across the world. Although test cricket at the top level still often produces drama, the brevity and action-packed nature of 20-overs cricket has quickly made it the preferred format for the game's new fans.

cricket fans lamented, one person was happy that Abhishek got dismissed for zero. It was Yuvraj Singh.Yuvi has played a major role in Abhishek’s young career and always backed him even during his hard times. Soon after Abhishek was awarded the Player of the Match for his blistering hundred, he made a video call to his mentor."Very proud! Well done, very proud.

Sports Tak on 6 July, the Men in Blue will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy that will begin from 19 February to 9 March.“While the details of the tournament have not yet been discussed, it is highly unlikely that the Indian team will travel to Pakistan. Ultimately, the decision rests with the Indian government.

brands endorsed by top Indian cricketers is likely to swell after the historic victory at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as the deals that were being negotiated will get fast-tracked, said sports marketing experts. India's leading sports marketing agency, Rise Worldwide, which manages Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya, had signed about 10 endorsement deals before the T20 World Cup and is expecting the numbers to go up in the coming days. Between the four cricketers, they endorse 89 brands across 35-40 categories. Audio, wearables, nutrition, insurance, automobiles, grooming, home decor, and fitness apps are some of the major categories that Rise is focusing on. «What this result (the T20 World Cup win) does is fast-track a lot of deals that were being negotiated,» said Rise Worldwide head Nikhil Bardia, adding that the value of the deals will be determined by market dynamics and the brand that the cricketers create for themselves.

‘Sneaker-heads’ and ‘fitness freaks’ have most certainly transcended into the trend of premiumisation as they are now seeking quality, exclusivity, and a deeper connection with the brands they wear. This change in demand is reflected in the premium options offered by Adidas & Myntra on the latter's website, which has gone up by 30-40 per cent. Neelendra Singh, General Manager of Adidas India, appears to have tapped into this emerging trend. Speaking to ET, Singh stated that India, with its large population aspiring for better products, exhibits a natural consumer behaviour of constantly seeking improvement.

cricket.'There were players in my time who challenged, or at least went past the 300 mark - Virender Sehwag, Chris Gayle, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Sanath Jayasuriya. They were pretty much aggressive players," Lara told the Daily Mail.“How many aggressive players do you have playing today? Especially in the England team. Zak Crawley and Harry Brook.

Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Thursday said that Team India's triumph at the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup was a 'great achievement'. The Men in Blue got hold of the prestigious T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday. Speaking to ANI, Shukla said that everyone in the country is happy after Men in Blue won the T20 World Cup. The BCCI vice-president gave all the credit to the players and BCCI officials for their success in the marquee event.

Anand Mahindra lauded Rahul Dravid, calling him a true role model and highlighting the mark of his character. Mahindra’s praise came in response to Dravid's commendable decision regarding a an extra bonus offered by the BCCI. According to a Press Trust of India report, former India head coach Rahul Dravid recently refused an additional bonus of Rs 2.5 crore offered by the BCCI following India’s T20 World Cup triumph in the Americas. Despite the board’s intention to reward him with Rs 5 crore, equal to the players' bonuses, Dravid chose to accept only the due amount of Rs 2.5 crore, what the other coaching staff got. Dravid’s tenure as India coach was originally set to end after the previous year’s 50-over World Cup, but he stayed on through the T20 World Cup at the behest of skipper Rohit Sharma and the BCCI, who felt it was too short notice to bring in a new coach. After successfully concluding his tenure as India’s head coach with a World Cup win, Dravid is contemplating his next career move. There are speculations about him joining an IPL franchise as a mentor. However, for now, he seems keen on taking a step back to relax after over two years of intense coaching.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned a year younger today. The cricket icon celebrated his 43rd birthday with an intimate party. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was also part of the celebrations. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the ‘Dabangg’ star shared a photo featuring them both. Dropping the picture, Khan wrote, “Happy Birthday Kaptaan Sahab (captain!) @mahi7781.” In the picture, the ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ actor is seen dressed in an elegant black shirt, cheering for the former captain of Indian cricket team, as he cuts his birthday cake. In a different video, Dhoni was captured feeding Salman a piece of cake. Dhoni's wife, Sakshi Singh, shared another clip on Instagram. In this video, the pair stood by a table laden with cakes. Dhoni cut one of the cakes and fed a piece to Sakshi, who then touched his feet.

Natasa Stankovic, known for her roles in Bollywood and her marriage to cricketer Hardik Pandya, has recently sparked controversy by refraining from posting a congratulatory message after Team India's victory in the T20 World Cup against South Africa. This silence has reignited speculations about their marital status. In a recent Instagram Stories video, Natasa shared a reflective message, seemingly addressing the ongoing speculation surrounding her relationship. «I got super excited to read something that I really needed to hear today,» she shared, holding a Bible, «It is the Lord who goes before you and he will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you; do not fear or be dismayed.» She continued, emphasizing that amidst personal challenges, one can feel «discouraged, disappointed, sad, and often lost,» but reassured her audience that «God is with you. He is not surprised at what you’re going through right now because he already has a plan. He will never leave you or forsake you.»

atmanirbharta. This would not only help them to pile on runs with bats Made in India, but it would also help put the spotlight on the travails of an industry that is on the brink. Wood from Salix alba caerulea, a species of willow tree that grows in Kashmir, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and the UK, is used to make cricket bats.

Virat Kohli has set a new record, this time off the cricket field. His Instagram post celebrating India's T20 World Cup victory has become the most-liked photo ever posted by an Indian account. The heartfelt post, which featured a collage of Team India celebrating their triumph, has amassed over 19 million likes and continues to gain traction. Kohli's caption, expressing his gratitude with the words «Couldn't have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great and I bow my head in gratitude. We finally did it Jai Hind,» deeply resonated with fans nationwide.

Eknath Shinde on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 11 crore for the Indian cricket team which won the T20 World Cup. The announcement was made in the central hall of the Vidhan Bhavan (state legislature complex) here where four Mumbai players from the team — captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dubey — were felicitated. CM Shinde in his speech expressed his delight over the team's victory against arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup.

GMR Group has signed up as the principal sponsor of the Seattle Orcas for the upcoming Major League Cricket (MLC) season. Seattle Orcas is one of the six franchises in the MLC. As part of this sponsorship agreement, the GMR logo will adorn the arm of the Seattle Orcas' jerseys throughout the season. Additionally, GMR Group will leverage various rights associated with the sponsorship, including LED board displays, award presentations, toss mats, and ticket allocations. Furthermore, with Jio TV serving as the broadcaster in India, GMR Group will have access to advertising spots, enhancing visibility and engagement across international markets.

India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 2nd T20I: After suffering a shocking defeat at the hands of hosts Zimbabwe in the 1st T20 clash in Harare, Shubman Gill and Co. would be looking to stage a comeback in the 5-match series by winning the match today.