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DTH companies lose over 3 million users in FY24

Despite the Indian Premier League and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023, four private direct-to-home (DTH) operators in India lost 3.28 million active subscribers in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Free streaming of the events by JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, along with price hikes by broadcasters, led to the decline. Competition from OTT platforms and Prasar Bharati-owned DD Free Dish also contributed to the drop in subscribers.

Zimbabwe will look to exploit the home conditions against India: Spinner Masakadza

India, led by Shubman Gill, lost to Zimbabwe by 13 runs in their first T20I loss in 2024 in Harare. Masakadza aims to use winter conditions, targeting key wickets. Sikandar Raza excelled. The series, crucial for Zimbabwe’s new coaching staff, features challenges from spinners Bishnoi and Sundar. Masakadza, with 90 T20Is, aspires to play in IPL.

Hardik Pandya's sister-in-law celebrates cricketer's T20 WC win; fans question Natasa Stankovic's absence

Pankhuri Sharma, sister-in-law of cricketer Hardik Pandya, recently celebrated his T20 World Cup 2024 victory with a heartfelt Instagram tribute. Her post praised Hardik's resilience and included photos of their joyful moments together. Despite the celebrations, questions arose about the absence of any public acknowledgment from Hardik's wife, Natasa Stankovic, amid ongoing rumors about their relationship.

Victory parade of Indian cricket team: Extra security at railway stations

Extra security has been increased at Churchgate and other local railway stations for India's T20 cricket team's victory parade in south Mumbai, coinciding with the evening rush hour. Western Railway has deployed more staff for crowd management, with additional ticket checking and UTS windows operational till midnight. Crowds have started gathering since afternoon to witness the parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai halts for victory parade as all roads lead to Marine Drive

South Mumbai saw severe traffic snarls as a sea of people gathered at Marine Drive for the Indian cricket team’s victory parade. Trains to Churchgate and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus were packed. Roads echoed with patriotic chants from Tricolour-waving fans in blue jerseys, despite intermittent rains. Security personnel, with megaphones, guided crowds. Marine Drive was full by evening, causing gridlock in southern Mumbai, with vehicles bumper to bumper. Motorists faced long delays. Civic-run BEST buses were halted due to parking and overcrowding, affecting ten routes. The Marine Lines to Chowpatty journey took hours. The parade’s significance led to massive disruptions.

They're coming home: T20 world champions India finally depart from Barbados

The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, led by Captain Rohit Sharma, left Barbados on a Boeing 777 charter flight amidst the threat of Hurricane Beryl. The team's departure was marked by an Instagram post from Sharma with the trophy, as they headed back to Delhi following their victory. In the face of the looming hurricane, the team's journey home was a triumphant return from the tournament in Barbados.

BCCI shares excitement of Team India's journey home with T20 World Cup Trophy

'Coming home': Team India finally flies charter after T20 World Cup victory; Rohit Sharma shares photo

The victorious Indian cricket team, champions of the T20 World Cup, overcame delays to return home on charter flight AIC24WC. Landing in Delhi on Wednesday morning, they are set for an honor from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a grand celebration at a victory parade in Mumbai led by Jay Shah.

Watch video: Rohit Sharma shows off T20 World Cup trophy as Team India arrives in Delhi

The Rohit Sharma-led team will stay at the ITC Maurya in Delhi for a while before heading to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office, where a small function is organised. After meeting PM Modi, the players will travel to Mumbai for an open bus parade at Marine Drive.

Team India: Rohit Sharma & Co return to India after Hurricane Beryl delays their Barbados departure, receive grand welcome after T20 World Cup win

Team India: The Indian cricket team returned to Delhi after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados, delayed by a hurricane. Fans braved the weather to welcome their heroes. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team's victory over South Africa ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought. They will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and celebrate with a parade and ceremony in Mumbai.

'It's home', BCCI tweets as Indian team gets the T20 World Cup trophy out

Air India cancels scheduled flight for Indian cricket team charter

Air India used a Boeing 777 meant for a US-India flight to ferry the Indian cricket team from Barbados, triggering concern from regulators. The charter flight, organised by the BCCI, departed Bridgetown for Delhi. The DGCA is investigating as rules prohibit disrupting scheduled flights for charters. Air India allegedly cancelled a Newark-Delhi flight, causing passenger inconvenience. Charters are lucrative for airlines and were vital due to a hurricane stranding the cricket team.

Air India special flight arrives in Barbados to ferry T20 World Cup champions home

A special Air India flight landed at Barbados Airport to bring back the T20 cricket World Cup champions, stranded due to Hurricane Beryl's airport shutdown. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team is expected in Delhi Thursday, facilitated by a charter arranged by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, which also accommodates stranded Indian media.

Thanks for that call Ro: Dravid reveals how Rohit stopped him from quitting after ODI WC heartbreak

Rahul Dravid revealed that he would not have been part of the history-making team if not for a phone call from India skipper Rohit Sharma, requesting him to continue after the ODI World Cup final defeat. Dravid's tenure as head coach had been set to end after India's loss to Australia in the final, despite a 10-match winning streak. However, the coaching staff was given an extension until the end of the T20 World Cup, which concluded recently.

Hurricane Beryl further delays team India’s departure from Barbados

Amid the aftermath of the hurricane in Barbados, the Indian cricket team, celebrating a recent World Cup victory, finds themselves stranded as the airport remains closed since Sunday evening, delaying their return home.

BCCI awards Rs 125 crore to Team India: Here's how much each player will get

T20 World Cup Final: The Indian cricket team secured their second T20 World Cup title with a thrilling win over South Africa. The BCCI announced a cash prize of INR 125 crores for the team, in addition to the INR 20.41 crores prize money. Key contributions from Virat Kohli, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah were instrumental in the victory. Fans eagerly await details of the team's return and celebrations. This victory ends India's 11-year ICC trophy drought.

Anushka Sharma advises her ‘home’ Virat Kohli to have a ‘glass of sparkling water’ after India’s victory at T20 World Cup

The actress revealed that their three-year-old daughter Vamika was concerned that the cricket team members might not have anyone to hug them after the match. She then comforted her child by explaining that 1.5 billion people had sent virtual hugs to the team.

Emotional Virat Kohli video calls Anushka Sharma, kids after T20 World Cup triumph; Here's how she commemorated the win

India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory against South Africa, clinched by a tense 7-run margin, sparked emotional scenes as Virat Kohli shared a touching video call with his family from Barbados. Anushka Sharma expressed pride and joy on social media, celebrating Kohli's stellar performance and India's triumph. Kohli's leadership and a strong team effort, highlighted by Axar Patel's crucial partnership, led to India's score of 176/7. Despite South Africa's resilience, India's bowlers secured the win, marking a historic return to ICC glory after an 11-year wait.

Ind vs SA T20 Final: "Thank you for bringing the World Cup home": Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and others congratulate India for sealing T20 WC glory

T20 World Cup Ind vs SA Final: Former India captain MS Dhoni and legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Team India for their T20 World Cup victory against South Africa. Dhoni celebrated the win on Instagram as an early birthday gift, while Tendulkar highlighted the achievement of earning a fourth star for India's jersey. Other cricket icons like Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, and Yuvraj Singh also praised the team's performance and leadership under Rohit Sharma. The victory sparked celebrations, with players and fans rejoicing in the stadium's electrifying atmosphere.

Cricket T20 World Cup: Australia ominous, Windies feeling right at home

Four comprehensive victories in the group matches suggest the Mitchell Marsh-led squad have the form and personnel to achieve that. In what has been a low-scoring tournament, Australia are the only team to have posted two 175-plus totals and one of the three teams to hit the 200-mark.

Chak De in the USA! Just don't count your home runs yet

In 1844, USA and Canada played the first-ever international cricket match in Manhattan, 33 years before the Australia-England encounter. Canada emerged victorious. Fast forward 180 years, the same teams faced off in the first-ever cricket World Cup match on US soil on June 1, marking a significant milestone in cricket history.

PCB proposes Lahore as India's home base in next year's Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed Lahore as India's home base for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy to ensure top security and minimize travel for the Indian team. This suggestion was included in the draft schedule sent to the ICC in late April.

Sania Mirza shows off new nameplate for her home, fans laud tennis champion for moving on after divorce from Shoaib Malik

Sania Mirza acquired a khula (divorce) from her previous husband, cricketer Shoaib Malik, following his announcement of a nikah with Pakistani actress Sana Javed. Her family released a statement regarding the separation, urging fans to honor her privacy. The estranged pair have one son Izhaan, who was born in October 2018.