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Rohit Sharma named brand ambassador for T20 Mumbai league Season 3

The announcement was made during a press conference in Mumbai attended by Rohit Sharma, MCA President Ajinkya Naik, the League Governing Council, Apex Council members, and team representatives.

Heading to the cricket match? Uber's free fan shuttle has Delhi-NCR covered

Ride hailing service Uber has launched free fan shuttles across Delhi-NCR to ferry cricket lovers to Arun Jaitley Stadium on match days, making travel easier

ICC considering changes in ODI and Test rules in four-day meet in Zimbabwe

ICC is considering major changes in cricketing rules, including the two new ball rules in ODIs, which have been criticised by many former cricketers and experts

Sports trading app SportsBaazi launches campaign featuring Robin Uthappa

Uthappa, known for his strategic batting approach, embodies the ideal sports trader. He guides traders on how to analyze live match moments and make informed decisions.

Cricket to feature 6 teams in 2028 LA Olympics, More medal events added

Cricket will feature six teams battling for top honours when the sport returns to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after a gap of 128 years. This was confirmed by the organisers on Wednesday. Cricket last featured at the Olympics in the 1900 edition of the Games in Paris, where a one-off, two-day match between Great Britain and France was held, which is now recognised as an unofficial Test. At LA 2028, cricket will be played in the T20 format, with six teams competing in both the men's and women's competitions. Every team will be able to name a 15-member squad as a total of 90 athlete quotas have been allocated for each gender. The International Cricket Council (ICC) consists of 12 full members in Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the West Indies and Zimbabwe. Another 94 countries form the associate members group. Qualification criteria for the 2028 Games are yet to be confirmed for the cricket

IPL 2025: SRH vs GT playing 11, players' stats, batter vs bowler match ups

After facing 3 defeats in a row, Pat Cummins' side are in a drive need for a win and a home tie might have just come on the right time for them.

South Africa cricket team white-ball coach resigns due to personal reasons

South Africa's white-ball head coach Rob Walter will step down from his role at the end of the month due to personal reasons. Walter has attributed his resignation to personal reasons, which Cricket South Africa has accepted. Walter, who held the position since March 2023, has played an instrumental role in South Africa's recent successes on the global stage. Under his leadership, the Proteas made history by reaching their first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup final in 2024, where they finished as runners up to India in Barbados. A record run of eight consecutive wins underpinned the campaign. His tenure also saw the 50-over side reach the semi-finals of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. In his time at the helm, Walter oversaw the national side in 36 One-Day Internationals and 31 T20 Internationals, with series wins against Netherlands, Australia, Ireland and Pakistan. His final assignment was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where he led the Proteas to another semi-final

Why are international cricket windows and tweaks in WTC needed?

ICC's cricket committee is expected to discuss proposed changes to the WTC format during its upcoming meeting in Zimbabwe

Jio extends unlimited offer till April 15 for ongoing cricket season

Originally, the offer, which includes free 90-day JioHotstar access in 4K and a 50-day JioFiber/AirFiber trial, was meant to end on March 31

IPL's viewership set to grow with JioStar's expansion and strategic goals

The IPL continues to be a colossal force in India's sports scene, evolving into a cultural phenomenon that captivates millions of fans for over two months each year.

Just not cricket: WPL's success is a rare break for Indian sportswomen

Gender disparity in other sports continues: In participation, recognition, and reward

Gough and Wilson dropped: How does ICC select its elite umpiring panel?

Gough's overturn percentage for 2024 was relatively low at 21.7%. Despite this, the former English county cricketer is widely acknowledged as one of the finest umpires in the world.

Digital streaming: Indians used one exabyte of data in watching cricket

The total data consumption across the world for the 2024 Olympics is estimated at an average of 0.9 EB per day

Why was Washington Sundar benched? Even Sundar Pichai wants to know

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, a cricket enthusiast, joins the IPL debate, questioning why Washington Sundar was left out of Gujarat Titans' playing XI against Punjab Kings

Sri Lanka court sentences Indian to hard labour over cricket match fixing

An Indian national was on Tuesday sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment by the high court in the central town of Matale in connection with a 2024 case of fixing a cricket match. Yogi Patel was charged based on a complaint by Upul Tharanga, chairman of Sri Lanka selectors, over a proposal to fix matches in the Legends League T20 tournament played in Kandy. Patel, who was tried in absentia as he had fled the country despite a travel ban by the court, was arrested in March last year and later released on bail in May under strict bail conditions. After he fled the country, his lawyers told the court that he had fled due to death threats. The judge had previously ordered the police's CID to issue an interpol warrant for Patel's arrest. Sri Lanka, in 2019, adopted the Prevention of Sports Related Corruption Act which carries jail terms up to 10 years and fines of over USD 5,50,000. Local media reports said the accused was also fined Sri Lankan Rupees (SLR) 85 million and ord

IPL sum insured drops significantly due to steep rise in premiums

In 2024, the total insurance cover taken against the IPL was Rs 10,000 crore. Broadcasters, organisers, franchises, and sponsors had taken insurance for Rs 6,000 crore

Best of BS Opinion: Uncertainty rules in a world in flux

Thanks to President Donald Trump, not just the world but even the US Fed remains in a state of suspense over how his tariff-threats will pan out in the real world

Abhishek Bachchan promotes European T20 Premier League in Dublin, Ireland

Scheduled to run from July 15 to August 3, 2025, the ETPL will showcase some of the world's best players, further solidifying its status as a prestigious tournament in the international T20 calendar.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians full schedule, SWOT analysis, match timings

As fans gear up for the IPL 2025 opener, Business Standard takes a look how MI are prepared for the new challenges ahead:

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings full schedule, SWOT analysis, match timings

As fans gear up to see the Men in Yellow take the field again in IPL 2025, Business Standard takes a look how CSK have prepared themselves for battle over the next few months.