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Adani-owned Ahmedabad airport's plan to hike fees has airlines fuming

Airlines have said the sudden hike is illegal and will make charter operations unaffordable

IPL 2024: Bobat named Royal Challengers Bangalore's new director of cricket

Bobat is a hugely influential figure who has played a significant part in one of English cricket's most enthralling years as a performance director

Weak demand may cap Jubilant FoodWorks rally, it rose 14% from july low

HDFC Securities expects similar weak trends for the September quarter, noting signs of stress in demand even in Tier-II and Tier-III cities

IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc likely to return to IPL fold after eight years

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is likely to feature in the IPL for the first time since 2015 after deciding to put his name in the auction ahead of the 2024 edition. The left-arm pacer, who has often prioritised national duty over IPL participation, has played two seasons for Royal Challengers Bangalore with the last one being in 2015. Starc feels an IPL stint before the T20 World Cup in June next year makes a lot of sense. "Look it's been eight years. I'm definitely going back in (next) year," Starc told the 'Willow Talk' cricket podcast. "Amongst other things, it's a great lead-up to the T20 World Cup. So a good opportunity to see if anyone's interested in the IPL, then lead into the T20 World Cup. And it's somewhat of a quiet winter next yearin comparison to this winter, so I think a perfect opportunity to put my name in." Starc, who has represented Australia in 82 Tests, hopes he remains good enough to play 100 games for his country. "Not just get to 100, I'd like to be good

Harish Salve gets married third time, Lalit Modi also attends the ceremony

Harish Salve married for the third time at the age of 68 with British partner Trina on Sunday. His marriage was attended by several high-profile guests. Lalit Modi's presence has sparked controversy

Three IPL teams looking to unlock value by public listing, raising PE funds

A BCCI official said that the teams approached the board for clarity on listing on bourses. At the current moment, the discussions are in the initial stage

IPL 2024: Ex-chief selector MSK Prasad joins LSG as strategic consultant

Former India cricketer and selection committee chairman MSK Prasad was on Thursday named as strategic consultant by Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants. In his new capacity, Prasad will be instrumental in providing essential guidance across a spectrum of critical domains to LSG. "Prasad brings with him a wealth of experience and a stellar track record in cricket operations, coupled with a passion that has driven him to remarkable achievements in both national and international arenas," the IPL side from Lucknow said in a statement. "His journey is marked by a range of accomplishments that spans from representing the Indian national team to steering the operations of prominent cricket associations; all of which will bring valuable insights and experience to our organisation." In his previous role as the chairman of BCCI's senior selection committee from September 2016 till March 2020, Prasad played a key role in spearheading talent scouting and player development to

Why does Ashwin find it difficult to be friends with his Indian teammates?

R Ashwin underlined the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a major factor behind the "lack of friendship" between players

Disruptive innovation in media: Regulatory imperatives

Recent news about Disney's woes in India even as the Sony-Zee merger has had to weather issues of corporate governance point to a deeper blight afflicting the industry

Big payouts, big ambitions: With MLC, cricket makes major strides in the US

Major League Cricket, which kicks off on July 14, is no IPL, but aspires to become one of the world's biggest franchise competitions

Top Headlines: Lapses in pharma regulation, IPL's valuation rises 80%

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IPL's enterprise valuation rises 80% to hit $15.4 billion in 2023

The league takes the top spot among Indian start-up valuations

IPL' s Impact Player rule in SMAT, Asian Games participation approved

The Impact Player was introduced in SMAT last season but it had to be brought before the end of the 14th over and had to be named before the toss

India drops Rinku Singh from T20 squad announced against West Indies

India's squad against West Indies was announced by the Men's Selection Committee on Wednesday. Rinku Singh misses his maiden call, and Rohit, Virat dropped

IPL 2024: Will Pakistan's Mohd Amir play in World's richest cricket league?

The former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who tormented many batters with his inswinging deliveries, is currently settled in the United Kingdom

Fantasy sports platforms clock Rs 2,800 cr in gross revenue during IPL

Fantasy Sports platforms clocked a gross gaming revenue of Rs 2,800 crore during the IPL 2023 season, market research and analysis firm Redseer Strategy Consultants said on Tuesday. According to Redseer's analysis, Fantasy sports gross gaming revenue grew by 24 per cent from Rs 2,250 crore in IPL 2022, and the market has grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30 per cent since IPL season 2019. "IPL 2023 witnessed revenue of Rs 2,800 crore with about 61 million users participating on Fantasy Gaming Platforms," the report said. Redseer said the top three Platforms captured about 96 per cent of the market share during the IPL 2023 season. "Platforms had an Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) of about Rs 458 during IPL 2023," the report said. The Redseer's analysis shows that the IPL 2023 had a strong user acquisition engine, with 35 per cent of new users playing for the first time on the platforms. The influx of new users led to an 11 per cent increase in cash users during t

Fantasy sports made Rs 2,800 crore in gross gaming revenue during IPL 2023

This is a 24 per cent jump in gross gaming revenue from Rs 2250 crore in IPL 2022, and the market has grown at a CAGR of 30 per cent since IPL 2019.

India's fantasy sports' revenue rises 24% during IPL 2023: Redseer report

Fantasy gaming apps gained popularity in India during the pandemic. Many new companies entered the market to cash in on cricket's popularity and have launched virtual leagues

JioCinema records 449 mn viewers for Tata IPL, most logging in through TVs

JioCinema is emerging as the preferred streaming service for Tata IPL matches since offering high-quality viewing experience for free

Buoyed by record viewership in IPL, Disney Star eyes another leap

With Tata IPL 2023 surpassing expectations in terms of viewership and fan engagements, broadcaster Disney Star is now gearing up for another leap in the coming sporting events, including ICC tournaments and pro-Kabaddi league, the company's head for sports Sanjog Gupta said. During the latest IPL season concluded last week, Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data suggested play-offs delivered a 44 per cent higher rating than last year and surpassed the previous peak recorded during 2020. The surge in viewership extended to the Hindi-speaking markets, where Disney Star grabbed the highest viewership ever with 32.9 crore. "It has surpassed our expectations," Gupta told PTI, adding, "most of the records have been broken" this season in terms of viewership. Now Disney Star would focus on the coming ICC events such as Asia Cup and India's tour to South Africa besides pro-kabaddi league, in which it has invested substantially. "We are currently very much focused on the pro-kabad