Anish Kumar

IPL commercially mature, but wider ecosystem has yet to catch up: EMW CEO

Michael Rocha-Keys says stable calendars, investable franchises, effective distribution and athlete storytelling are essential to unlocking the wider commercial potential of Indian sport

Agniveer cricketer Jayant Goyat: The story of Services' Ranji Trophy talent

The 21-year-old Air Force Agniveer from Bhiwani has taken his first Ranji five-wicket haul for Services, adding pace bowling to a game shaped by his father and an early love of batting.

Mohammed Shami retires from Tests: A legacy of seam, swing and 229 wickets

From Johannesburg with the ball to Lord's with the bat, Mohammed Shami leaves Tests with 229 wickets in 64 matches. The 36-year-old will continue playing white-ball cricket.

India's cricket sponsorship market crowded, expensive at the top: EMW CEO

EMW Global CEO Michael Rocha-Keys says India's cricket sponsorship market is crowded and expensive at the top, but emerging athletes, digital content and overseas markets offer room for growth.

India leads US, Germany in viewing sports sponsorship as audience test

In a Nielsen survey of six markets, 61 per cent of Indian marketers saw sports sponsorship as a way to test new audiences, while 42 per cent measured returns across traditional and digital media

IPL's $17 billion franchise values signal a premium on future growth

Sportico values IPL franchises at about $17 billion. How revenue sharing, media rights and limited ownership opportunities support team valuations.

WPL 2027 auction: All five teams' budgets, squad needs and key targets

WPL 2027 auction: Check all five teams' purses, available slots, squad needs and potential targets as they look to fill 27 vacancies in Kochi today

Ashes, India series drive Cricket Australia to A$81.8 million surplus

Cricket Australia posts an A$81.8 million surplus after a loss in FY25, but expects losses over the next two financial years as its international touring schedule changes.

Harry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait after 73-goal season

From difficult loan spells to Bayern Munich's attacking fulcrum, Kane's first Ballon d'Or crowns a career built against expectation and makes him England's first winner since Michael Owen

IPL 2027 auction in Goa on December 16; retentions due November 15: Reports

The day-long mini-auction will coincide with India's second ODI against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru and will be the last in the current cycle before a mega auction ahead of the 2028 season

Skechers adds four Indian runners to its elite performance running roster

Priti Lamba, Dharmender Kumar, Lovepreet Singh and Aarti Pawara join Skechers' elite roster, with all four competing in its AERO Elite footwear during the domestic running season.

Ranji game incredibly challenging but fun: Australian umpire Treloar

Australian umpire Ben Treloar discusses his Ranji Trophy debut, flat pitches, Indian spinners and the BCCI-Cricket Australia umpire exchange programme.

"Who will talk to me?": Mohammed Shami on communication with selectors

Bengal's Ranji Trophy win over Services, Mohammed Shami discusses doubts about his ability to bowl long spells, communication with selectors and his international future.

India a key market as SA20 looks to widen global audience: COO Lynn Naude

In an interview with Business Standard, SA20 COO Lynn Naude discusses sponsorship renewals, affordable tickets, Indian audiences and why strengthening the existing six franchises remains the priority

Archery to Hockey: Full list of India medal winners in Asian Games 2026

India rise to fourth in the Asiad 2026 medal tally after men's hockey gold against Malaysia. India's final medal tally at Asian Games 2026 - Total 85 (21 Gold, 27 Silver, 37 Bronze)

Asian Games 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Day 14: India defends cricket and hockey gold; Aman wins wrestling gold

India added five more gold medals to their tally on day 14 from archery, wrestling, gold, cricket and hockey events. India finished thier Asiad 2026 campaign with 21 gold, 37 silver, and 37 bronze med

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes India's youngest Asian Games gold medallist

The 15-year-old eclipsed shooter Saurabh Chaudhary's eight-year record after featuring in India's 19-run win over Pakistan in the men's cricket final at Aichi-Nagoya

Asiad 2026: Archer Kumkum, 17, wins two golds and a silver in historic run

Two golds. One silver. All at 17. Kumkum Mohod's third medal at Asian Games 2026 is India's first-ever women's individual recurve medal - and it is gold, sealed with a 10-8 shoot-off win

Asiad 2026: India women end 44-year wait for hockey gold, beat China 1-0

Lalremsiami's 10th-minute strike and Savita Punia's penalty-stroke save helped India beat defending champions China 1-0, ending a 44-year gold drought and securing an LA 2028 berth

Asian Games 2026: Lovlina joins Mary Kom with boxing gold on her birthday

Lovlina Borgohain beat China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the women's 75kg final on her birthday, ending India's 12-year wait for an Asian Games women's boxing gold since Mary Kom's 2014 triumph