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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde felicitates T20 World Cup champions Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar, Dube, Jaiswal
The Chief Minister facilitated victorious members of the Indian team with shawls and idols of Lord Ganesha, congratulating the Indian players for the victory. Following their meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, the players departed for Mumbai on Thursday. In Mumbai, the Men in Blue had an open bus victory parade from Marine Drive to the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
Where does India stand globally in terms of ICC trophies? A look into title cabinet following T20 WC win
A fine exhibition of death bowling by trio of Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and stupendous knocks by Virat Kohli and Axar Patel helped India end their ICC trophy drought, securing their second ICC T20 World Cup title by beating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final at Barbados on Saturday.
T20 World Cup on course to become the most important ICC event, reveals player survey
The World Cricketers Association survey highlights a shifting trend towards the T20 World Cup among players, with significant changes in preferences observed from the ODI World Cup. The survey reflects the evolving landscape of cricket, with a diverse range of players contributing to the changing dynamics of ICC events.
Unusual T20 cricket world cup timings impact TV viewership
The ICC T20 Men's World Cup has seen an 8% drop in TV ratings for the first 30 matches compared to 2022, despite a 4% rise in cumulative audience reach to 205 million. The average ratings have dropped 8% to 0.97 TVR for all-India male and female 2+ audiences and 13% to 1.2 TVR for all-India male 15+ audiences.
T20 World Cup final: Marauding India up against resolute South Africa in epic finale
In the T20 World Cup final, India face South Africa as both teams aim for their first title. India, unbeaten so far, seek redemption after previous final losses, while South Africa look to overcome their 'chokers' tag. India's strong squad and performance make them favorites, with key players expected to deliver under pressure.
Williamson steps down as white-ball captain, declines national contract
The Black Caps have very little international cricket scheduled during the January window and Williamson, who had stepped down from Test captaincy in December 2022, will be available to play all three formats outside that month.
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ICC revenue surges on $719 mn boost from WC 2023
Broadcaster Star India, which had acquired ICC media rights for 2015-23, paid $1.8-2 billion for the period. Most of the media rights fee payment was back loaded which means majority of the payment was to be made towards the end of the rights cycle.
Run, USA, run, between the wickets: What's required for America to actually take to cricket
A change of process has to happen for Americans to actually take to the game. If you do not play it in the backyard as children, in makeshift alleyways and outside the gates when the school bell has rung, it’s impossible for cricket to take root in any meaningful sense. This is not a process than can be engineered from top to down.
Nosthush Kenjige: From dwelling in Bengaluru PG to star performer against Pakistan
In 2013, Nosthush Kenjige, disillusioned after failing to break into Karnataka's cricket scene despite rigorous training, returned to the US with a biotechnology degree. His passion for cricket reignited in New York, leading to his rise in the USA national team and impressive performances in Major League Cricket. Key to his journey was catching Dwayne Bravo's eye at the US Open T20. Kenjige now stars for the USA, notably taking crucial wickets in their stunning T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan.
United States of India: From Ahmedabad, Ooty, Mumbai, Delhi, meet USA's giant slayers
Meet the T20 World Cup debutants, the USA cricket team, who shocked the cricket world by defeating Pakistan. From Monank Patel's journey from India to his leadership, to Saurabh Netravalkar's academia-sports balance, and others like Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Milind Kumar, Nitish Kumar, and Jaspreet Singh, each player has a unique story of perseverance and dedication.
"Would love to coach the Indian team": Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly expressed interest in coaching the Indian team and endorsed Gautam Gambhir as a potential coach. The BCCI is evaluating the next head coach as Rahul Dravid's tenure nears its end after the T20 World Cup 2024.
Indian advertisers in a fix over budget for ICC T20 World Cup
"The IPL is well-established and timed to perfection to Indian summers and the start of the financial year. ICC World Cup is trying to play catch up Post-Covid," said Navin Khemka, chief executive of the media buying group GroupM-backed EssenceMediacom, which represents Google, Adidas, Airtel and Flipkart. He said advertisers' "response could be subdued in June".
"I think India has taken a risk": Michael Clarke on Men in Blue's T20 WC squad
Former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke tips Team India as the favorite for the ICC T20 World Cup due to their spin-reliant squad and solid preparations. Clarke highlighted the importance of spin in the Caribbean conditions where the tournament will be held.
"My leading wicket-taker...": Ricky Ponting picks India pacer Jasprit Bumrah to dominate T20 WC
The former World Cup champion Ponting believes that Bumrah's sensational form in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will make the India pacer frontrunner in the showpiece ICC event as the highest wicket-taker.
ICC, FanCraze extend multi-year partnership
As part of the partnership, ICC Crictos SuperTeam, a Web3 fantasy game featuring officially licensed ICC digital video collectibles, will be launched, allowing fans to build fantasy teams using their ICC Crictos and compete in contests for daily rewards.
Team India reach New York ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
The first batch of Indian players who left for the United States ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 have reached New York to take part in the upcoming ICC event.
Dinesh Karthik: Man of comebacks and Dhoni's understudy calls time on IPL and international career
Dinesh Karthik bid farewell to his 20-year international cricket career at the end of his IPL campaign, leaving a mark with his swansong performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
T20 WC will spread awareness on cricket, LA Olympics more likely to attract local Americans
USA Cricket chairman Pisike foresees T20 WC boosting cricket in the USA, with Corey Anderson in the team. New York readies for India-Pakistan match. Seeking BCCI collaboration for player training post-event.
T20 World Cup: Amul to sponsor USA, South Africa cricket teams
Indian dairy company Amul has been named the Lead Arm sponsor of the USA cricket team in the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting in June. The USA will make its tournament debut as one of the co-hosts, with matches set to commence on June 1. Amul's global presence extends to the USA, where Amul milk is now available for purchase. The USA has recently emerged victorious against Canada, showcasing their potential in the cricketing arena.
Cricket tourism and hospitality takes off in the US
Founded by an Indian-American couple from Bihar, Florida-based Cricketbuster is trying to capture this "cricket mania" among the Indian-American population and those from the cricket-playing nations by offering them customisable travel packages that include official match tickets, hotels, flights, cruises and many other attractions for international cricket tournaments and the all-important T20 leagues all across the world.
ICC scouts for social media partner as deal with Meta concludes
ICC invites tenders for official social media partner from 2024-2027. Meta India held the position for 4 years. Next cycle starts with ICC Men's T20 World Cup in West Indies and United States. ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 had record-breaking video views. Bidders can define their vision for cricket, especially women's cricket.
Score big with consumers, unravel the impact of major events on consumer spending
India's economy benefited from the ICC Cricket World Cup, with increases in consumer spending seen across industries, particularly benefiting hotels, restaurants, and sports merchandise stores. Small businesses, local eateries, and fine-dining restaurants all experienced a boost. To capitalize on the uptick in spending, retailers can extend operating hours, organize contests and giveaways, use social media platforms for engagement, launch advertising campaigns, and promote offers. A convenience retailer saw a 2% increase in sales by offering discounts on large meal bundles during a major sporting event. Marketing during major events can be challenging, but a global bank broke through the noise with a social media campaign during Diwali, reaching over 250 million impressions.
Yuvraj Singh hints at mentoring role to prepare Team India for challenges ahead
India won the Champions Trophy under Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2013, while their last World Cup triumph came in 2011. "I feel that we have played a lot of finals but not won one. I was part of one of the finals when we lost to Pakistan in 2017," the 42-year-old said while inaugurating 'Yuvraj Centres of Excellence' at Merlin Rise.
Virat Kohli returns to run-scoring ways in record-breaking 2023, but redemption incomplete sans ICC, IPL trophies
Though Virat's redemption story remains incomplete without the presence of the highly-elusive Indian Premier League (IPL) title, ICC World Test Championship mace, and the most heartbreaking of them all, an ICC Cricket World Cup trophy at home, Virat's batting still gave millions of his fans immeasurable joy, ecstasy, pride, and many more reasons to consider him their 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time).
2023 Cricket World Cup was biggest WC ever with 1 trillion viewing minutes globally
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, hosted in India, became the largest ever, with Australia winning its sixth title. It recorded 1 trillion global live viewing minutes, featuring innovations like vertical video feed. Viewership also shattered records across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
ICC extends multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola
ICC, which earns a major chunk of its revenue from media rights and sponsorship, recorded a total revenue of $432 million for the fiscal year ending December 2022. As per the partnership, The Coca-Cola Company’s brands become exclusive non-alcoholic beverage partners.
Coca-Cola extends partnership with ICC till 2031
Coca-Cola has confirmed an eight-year extension of its partnership with the ICC, making it the longest-standing brand linked to cricket. The Coca-Cola Company and ICC sealed the deal at ICC's headquarters, extending their collaboration until 2031. This enduring bond marks a 13-year association, celebrating their global partnership.
India Vs New Zealand ICC World Cup semi-final brings back ghost of 2019 defeat, anxious fans flood social media with panic memes
Indian cricket fans are anxiously gearing up for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal between India and New Zealand on Wednesday.
Pride on the line when 2019 champion England and Pakistan meet at the Cricket World Cup
Defending champion England and unpredictable Pakistan started among the favorites to reach the Cricket World Cup semifinals, but the teams meet Saturday to play for pride above anything else.
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