ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia beat South Africa by 3 wickets, set up World Cup final with India
Australia overcame a spirited challenge from South Africa by three wickets in the second semi-final of the World Cup here on Thursday to set up a title clash with hosts India. The final will be played on Sunday at Ahmedabad….
Coca-Cola extends partnership with ICC till 2031
Beverage major Coca-Cola announced on Tuesday that it has extended its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for an eight-year period, encompassing ICC World events across all three formats, up until the end of 2031. This eight-year partnership as…
Demand for fan jerseys, official merchandise sees surge
With the cricket season reaching fever pitch, demand for Team India jerseys and World Cup merchandise has seen a surge especially in the run up to the final. Cinemas and restaurants are also gearing up to cash in on the…
We plan to make football famous in Asia and Africa: Akihiro Kato, President of Angkor Tiger FC
Akhiro Kato wants to shift the football spotlight from Europe to Asia and Africa. To this end, the President of Angkor Tiger Football Club, will train his eyes on digital initiatives like global fan membership programmes. Cambodian club Angkor Tiger…
Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: Australia opt to bowl first against India
Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the World Cup final here on Sunday. Both India and Australia fielded unchanged sides. The Teams: India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer,…
Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: India 240 all out against Australia
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli made gritaty fifties but Australian bowlers produced a clinical show to bowl out India for a below-par 240 in the World Cup final here on Sunday. Sent in to bat on a slow and dry…
Australia wins sixth World Cup title after Head’s hundred sinks India
Australia won a record-extending sixth 50-overs World Cup title after opener Travis Head smashed a magnificent century to fashion their six-wicket victory in Sunday’s final against the tournament’s form team India. Put into bat, India rode battling half-centuries by KL…
Nearly 5.9 crore viewers tuned in to Disney+ Hotstar for WC final
Disney+ Hotstar set a new viewership record during the World Cup finals. The platform saw 5.9 crore peak concurrent viewers tuning in to watch the match between India and Australia. Also read: Australia wins sixth World Cup title after Head’s…
Esports industry growth benefits serious gamers with increased earnings, diverse career options: HP India study
The growth of the Esports industry is benefiting the Indian gamers’ community with diverse career opportunities and increased earnings. The earnings from gaming are growing in India as compared to 2022, with nearly half of serious gamers respondents claiming to…
Ultimate Kho-Kho secures funds from BNP Investments
Ultimate Kho Kho, the sporting league promoted by Amit Burman, has secured series A fundraise from UK-based private investment firm, BNP Group. The fundraise quantum was not disclosed. In a statement, Amit Burman, Promoter UKK, said, “Keeping in mind, the…