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Among the senior business executives and politicians hobnobbing at the AFL and NRL grand finals last week were two understated poms who were actually star guests.

₹6 lakh per ODI ( ₹3 lakh if not part of playing XI) Australian players get A$15,000 ( ₹8 lakh) per match Indian players also have annual retainer contracts in crores, depending on their grade (A+ contracts are worth ₹7 crore, A worth ₹5 crore and so on) Australia too has retainer contracts in place, but the value is not known South Africa has retainer contracts (but no per-match fee) Disney Star (previously Star India) secured exclusive media rights for the ICC World Cup 2023, under a pact valued at $2.02 billion covering 2015-2023. The ICC projects returns surpassing $500 million from this year's World Cup alone.

India-UK free trade agreement as the two countries are considering a visit by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak later this month, a TOI report stated. Sunak was invited by Prime Minister Modi during their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

Click here to read the full reportThe weather conditions in Dharamshala are set to be cooler. According to AccuWeather, there is a 65% probability of rain during the day and 19% of thunderstorms in Dharamshala today.The temperature is expected to range between 19 degrees to 17 degrees Celsius and winds are expected to blow at the speed of around 11 km/hr in the east-south-east direction in the day.

Click here! "They will bring new athletes to the Games, engage diverse fanbases and expand the Games' presence in digital spaces, further amplifying LA28's mission to deliver an unparalleled experience," he added. "We are delighted that LA28 have recommended cricket for inclusion in the Olympics" espncricinfo quoted ICC chairman Greg Barclay as saying.

World Cup is set to bring cheer to temp and gig workers by creating up to 100,000 additional jobs and boosting salaries. The demand for manpower for the duration of the tournament being held in India is expected to range from 50,000 to 100,000 workers, according to estimates of recruitment services providers Persolkelly, CIEL HR and TeamLease. Another staffing firm, Randstad India said companies are witnessing at least 40% increase in salaries of gig and temp workers amid rising demand during the World Cup as well as the festive season. Yeshab Giri, chief commercial officer of staffing and Randstad technologies at Randstad India, said the firm expects «anywhere between 40-60% increase in salaries for gig workers in the middle to high-income bracket of ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000 per month». Kartik Narayan, CEO staffing at TeamLease Services, said, «Food and beverages, grocery, ecommerce, and hotel accommodation industries are ramping up hiring temporary employees.» Ripple effect will also include a jump in demand for television sets, high-speed internet connections, over-the-top (OTT) subscriptions, and online ticket sales, he said. Roles in demand include event managers, coordinators, executives for customer support, sales, merchandising, maintenance staff, bouncers, ground staff, housekeeping and security staff, technology service providers, ushers, ticket takers, concession stand workers, hospitality staff, transportation staff, and delivery partners. Demand for workers in hospitality, merchandising, facility management, and field sales are largely concentrated in cities selected as the World Cup venues while delivery agents and sales executives are required across the country.

Cricket is set to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme alongside flag football, baseball and softball, according to a report. The Guardian reported that cricket's inclusion in the Olympics will be confirmed at the 141st International Olympic Committee session that gets underway in Mumbai on October 15.

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Cricket World Cup to give a big boost to their businesses even as social media users expressed surprise that the stadium was not full for India's first match against Australia on Sunday. Executives working in these industries said they expect a 30-40% spike in sales during the tournament that will conclude on November 19. Many bars and restaurants have rolled out discounts, promotions, merchandise, cricket-themed menus, screenings, theme decor, and even virtual reality zones. Food delivery app Zomato on Sunday said it has signed actor Ranveer Singh and cricketer Chris Gayle to catch the «cricket energy» for its World Cup campaigns, which includes an AI-generated film. 'Big spike in reservations' Zorawar Kalra, founder of Massive Restaurants that runs Farzi Cafe, Masala Library and Bo Tai, said Sunday's match would have led to a 25-35% increase in «organic» reservations for his outlets that were screening it compared to normal Sundays. «I say organic because it wasn't like we proactive reached out to these customers.

KL Rahul and Virat Kohli helped guide India to a six-wicket win over Australia on Sunday at Chennai's Chepauk stadium. Despite hitting the winning run with a six and bagging the man of the match award for his unbeaten 97 off 115 balls, Rahul has a small regret. He could not bring up his hundred.

Australia world cup squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell StarcAs per Google’s win probability, there is a 60% chance that India will be victorious in this match. However, given Australia’s incredible capabilities, the mood of the match is expected to be electric.As per CricTracker, no matter who bowls first, India will start their tournament with a win.

MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as the storied ground got ready to put on a show. When India take on Australia in their opening match of the tournament today, the organisers will be hoping this is indeed the day in which the World Cup comes alive. The World Cup has come to India after 12 years and around the traps, people have commented that the buzz is simply not the same as 2011.

Ahmedabad, where New Zealand emerged victorious, defeating the reigning champions, England, by nine wickets. However, the event was marred by an unexpected problem – the condition of the spectator seats. The colossal Narendra Modi Stadium, with a capacity of 1.33 lakh, is set to host the tournament's final match.

LIVE action with Mint here.Heinrich Klaasen has played 41 ODIs so far and scored 1,323 runs with an average of 41.34. His highest score so far is 174. The keeper-batter has scored three centuries so far.Quinton de Kock is at the top, then Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller in the middle order.

Dharamsala hosted a one-day international in 2017, India's mighty batting line-up was dismissed for a paltry 112 by Sri Lanka, but Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe expects the tracks at the venue to assist big totals in the World Cup. India's fall was down to swinging and seaming conditions at the picturesque venue surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and Hathurusinghe said before Bangladesh's game against Afghanistan on Saturday they will take a late call on their playing side. «The wickets look really good for one-day cricket. I thought very firm wicket, nice covering of grass,» Hathurusinghe said in a press conference.

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel/Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.Netherlands probable XI: Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (capt and wk), Ryan Klein, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Shariz Ahmed and Paul van Meekeren.

Asian Games 2023 Live Updates: On the 13th day, team India will face Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the Cricket men's tournament at the 2023 Asian Games this Friday.Following the gold medal victory by Harmanpreet Kaur and her team, the responsibility now rests on the shoulders of opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and the men's team to aim for India's second gold medal in cricket at the Asiad.A win against Bangladesh would guarantee India a silver medal in men's cricket. Day 13 of the Asiad will commence with India's recurve teams participating in the knockout rounds of the men's and women's tournaments in Hangzhou.Following their successful podium placements in men's badminton, athletes HS Prannoy, Chirag Shetty, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have the opportunity to elevate their medals to silver if they can secure wins in the semi-finals.In the afternoon session, India, the seven-time champions, will face their arch-rivals Pakistan in an eagerly anticipated semi-final clash in the men's kabaddi competition at the Asian Games.India secured a spot in the semi-finals by defeating Chinese Taipei 50-27 and then claimed the top spot in Group A with a convincing 56-28 victory over Japan.

AIDCF), which requested a stay on Star India's free cricket streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, has been denied interim relief by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). The next hearing date is December 18, and the TDSAT has instructed AIDCF to submit a rejoinder affidavit by that date or earlier. Earlier, the tribunal had directed Star India to file its reply by October 3. The tribunal noted that over-the-top (OTT) platforms are not covered under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) regulations.

Also read: ICC World Cup 2023: Complete schedule of match fixtures, livestreaming details and more Further, the economists expect total Indian viewership for the tournament, including both on television and streaming platforms, to be far larger than the 552 million seen in 2019. The viewership may generate ₹105 billion to ₹120 billion in TV rights and sponsorship revenue “on a conservative basis". The economist at the bank of Baroda also predicted that the ICC Cricket World Cup may also cause inflation.

Cricket enthusiasts all over the world are waiting with bated breath for the first match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which commences today. Tech giant Google, commemorated this event with an animated doodle. The cartoon showcases two adorable ducks marching between the wickets, bats in their hand. On clicking the doodle, you will be directed towards the tournament schedule.

Also Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Zaheer Khan predicts four semi-finalists— England, India, Pakistan, Australia Meanwhile, only four teams will progress to the knockout stage, which consists of two semi-final matches and one cup final in Ahmedabad. The tournament will be played all across India, at stadiums in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Dharamsala and Pune.