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EssenceMediacom bags media mandate for Wonder Cement
EssenceMediacom, a media agency under GroupM, secures media mandate for Wonder Cement, the official umpire partner for IPL, marking a milestone for the Indian cement producer.
'Completely unfair to RR': Cricket experts criticise IPL umpiring as Dinesh Karthik survives LBW call
A controversial umpiring decision in the IPL 2024 Eliminator match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru sparked debate. In the 15th over, RCB batter Dinesh Karthik was trapped LBW by Avesh Khan, but his review showed a significant spike on UltraEdge, making it unclear if the ball hit the bat or pad. The third umpire concluded the bat was involved, causing RR mentor Kumar Sangakkara to seek clarification from the fourth umpire.
BCCI signs IPL sponsorship deal with Wonder Cement worth Rs 250 crore
BCCI signs Wonder Cement as IPL's official umpire partner, replacing Paytm. Wonder Cement's Rs 250 crore deal spans IPL 2024-2028. It joins Tata Sons, My11Circle, AngelOne, RuPay, and Ceat in IPL sponsorship. The deal enhances Wonder Cement's nationwide brand exposure. The RK Group's cement business records strong financials and significant North Indian presence.
Arjun Tendulkar's IPL debut marred by Nicholas Pooran's big hits, forcing midway exit
Arjun Tendulkar's IPL debut in 2024 saw Nicholas Pooran hitting consecutive sixes off him, forcing Tendulkar to exit early. Stepping in for Jasprit Bumrah at Wankhede Stadium, Tendulkar conceded only ten runs initially. Naman Dhir replaced him due to muscle cramps induced by high-intensity bowling. Tendulkar also trapped Marcus Stoinis lbw before an overturned decision.
CSK humble RR by 5 wickets to brighten play-offs prospects
In a low-scoring match which had its share of drama with Ravindra Jadeja being given out for obstructing the field, CSK chased down a target of 142 with 10 balls to spare on a tricky surface.
Virat Kohli fined 50% of match fees for IPL Code of Conduct breach
Virat Kohli was fined half of his match fees for showing dissent towards an umpire's decision during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli was caught off a waist-height full-toss delivery by Harshit Rana, which was measured using the Hawk-Eye system. The umpire's decision was final and binding, and Kohli left the field in anger after having an animated discussion with the on-field umpire.
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Virat Kohli's controversial exit: RCB captain's outburst shakes up IPL match against KKR
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Virat Kohli faced a controversial dismissal during the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Kohli was involved in a heated exchange with the umpires after being adjudged out, leading to his frustration boiling over. Despite his efforts, RCB fell short in their chase of KKR's total, with Phil Salt and Shreyas Iyer guiding KKR to victory. The decision sparked debate among fans and experts, with many questioning the umpire's call.
Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard and Tim David in trouble for a big offence. Check what happened
Mumbai Indians' batter Tim David and Batting Coach Kieron Pollard have been fined for breaching the IPL's Code of Conduct during their team's match against Punjab Kings on April 18. A viral video showed members of the MI squad allegedly providing illegal assistance to batter Suryakumar Yadav in asking for a review. During the game, David and Pollard gestured to Suryakumar to take a review for a delivery deemed legal by the umpire.
Delhi Capitals overcome Lucknow Super Giants to register their second IPL 2024 victory, Debutant Fraser-McGurk, Pant shine
Delhi Capitals (DC) lifted themselves off the bottom of the table as they almost effortlessly chased down 168 with eleven balls to spare. It is their second win in the tournament and they have now moved to ninth position on the points table. Despite a late surge from Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan that helped LSG put up a competitive total, DC had all the answers with debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk and Rishabh Pant hitting the ball sweetly.
IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya loses cool with umpire as his captaincy comes under scrutiny after MI's back-to-back losses
Hardik Pandya's captaincy for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 has come under scrutiny, especially after the team's second straight loss this season. During the recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pandya was involved in a heated argument with the umpire over a no-ball call during the Powerplay. Despite his efforts, the Decision Review System upheld the umpire's decision.
Gujarat Titans prevail under new captain Gill, Mumbai Indians's first match jinx continues
Mumbai Indians continued their trend of losing the first match of the IPL since 2012 as Gujarat Titans secured an unexpected six-run win in an exciting match on Sunday.
IPL 2024: New bowling rule for all matches explained in 10 points
The IPL 2024 , set to begin on Friday, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, will have a new wo-bouncer limit for bowlers, creating a more balanced game. Many players have supported the change in rules.
IPL to introduce Smart Replay System to bolster speed and accuracy in decision making
Under the new system, the role of the TV broadcast director becomes redundant who serves as a 'conduit' between the umpire and the Hawk-Eye operators.
Pending poll umpire's decision delays closure of IPL ad deals
Advertising deals for this year's IPL are delayed due to lack of clarity over the schedule caused by the Lok Sabha elections. Companies seeking campaign-based advertising are waiting for more visibility on the schedule.
IPL Sponsors: Ceat retains IPL 'strategic timeout' partnership for Rs 240 crore
IPL sponsorship: Ceat will sponsorcertain segments of IPL matches, investing about Rs 240 crore over five years. The Board of Control for Cricket in India selected Ceat as an official partner. My11Circle, RuPay, and Angel One acquired IPL sponsorship slots. Ceat specialises in selling tyres for vehicles.
BCCI sells four IPL sponsorship slots for Rs 1,485 crore
The board managed to sell three of the six associate partnership slots on offer to fantasy sports platform My11Circle, payment service system RuPay, and online stock trading firm Angel One, one of the people quoted above said on condition of anonymity.
Dream11, Ceat, Aramco among companies in fray for IPL partnership
Nine major companies, including Dream11, Ceat, Saudi Tourism, Aramco, Mastercard, RuPay, PhonePe, MyCircle11, and DP World, have purchased the tender document for the IPL associate and special partner slots. Among them, five are existing sponsors of the IPL. Dream11 and MyCircle11, both fantasy sports companies, are expected to compete against each other.
BCCI sets base price for partners for five IPL seasons
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has set a cumulative base price of Rs 2,700 crore for the six associate and three special partner slots for the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to the request for quotation (RFQ) document issued by the BCCI, the base price for each of the six associate partners is set at Rs 65 crore annually for 74 matches, totalling Rs 325 crore over five years.
All office bearers to continue as BCCI to hold AGM on September 25
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold its Annual General Meeting on September 25 to finalize minutes from previous meetings and discuss various matters, including the appointment of the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer, preparations for the World Cup, and the appointment of BCCI representatives in the International Cricket Council. The meeting will also include the election and induction of representatives from the general body and the Indian Cricketers' Association in the Governing Council of the IPL.
Is MS Dhoni retiring or is 'another' crazy swan-song IPL season in the offing?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to an euphoric victory in IPL 2023, beating Gujarat Titans on their home soil . There was no dearth of support for Dhoni at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, near about 2,000 kilometres away from the franchise's hometown Chennai. But, that is just a repeat of real phantasmagoria seen wherever Dhoni played in IPL 2023, against whichever team. Dhoni, like every time, seeks to give a 'gift' back to the fans and kept the door ajar for his chances of playing IPL again.
MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans to win IPL 2023; equals Mumbai Indians' record for most trophies
Indian Premier League Winner: CSK won IPL 2023 trophy and equalled Mumbai Indians' record of winning the tournament for most number of times. Defending champions Gujarat Titans, led by Hardik Pandya, debuted in IPL last year when they had won the IPL trophy and was looking to repeat the feat again this year, but Dhoni's master strategies and CSK's team efforts proved to be big impediments in their plans. IPL 2023 also came full circle as the tournament had opened on March 31 with CSK taking on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad weather: Know IPL rules as rain halts CSK's chase vs Gujarat Titans
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin in a tweet said that reduction in overs will work in favour of CSK who have set a target of 215 by Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2023: Nawabs beat Nizams to return to top four
Besides Mankad, who scored an unbeaten 45-ball-64, Marcus Stoinis (40) and Nicholas Pooran (44 not out) provided valuable contributions to keep their playoff hopes alive. Earlier, wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen top-scored for the home side with 29-ball 47. For Lucknow, spin all-rounder Krunal Pandya (2/24) was the pick of the bowlers.
IPL 2023: Punjab Kings stun Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in last ball thriller
Chasing 201 for a win, Punjab needed nine runs from the final over bowled by Matheesha Pathirana who conceded just two from the first three deliveries. But Raza remained calm under immense pressure, scoring two runs each from the next two deliveries.
Gujarat pacers bounce out frightened DC batters to script six-wicket win
Mohammed Shami (3/41 in 4 overs) and Alzarri Joseph (2/29 in 4 overs) intimidated the Delhi top-order in the first 10 overs while Rashid Khan (3/31 in 4 overs) hardly faced any trouble keeping the batters under check to restrict the home team to a below-par 162 for 8.
India's money-spinning IPL razzmatazz is back home with rivalries and more business
IPL will be played in India after three years where spectators are allowed as well, who were a big miss in recent Covid-stricken years. The razzmatazz is crazy for the fans and the players, who along with support staff and franchisee members, will be travelling across the country over the next 52 days till May 28 playing a total of 74 matches. The money-spinner is also set to earn big bucks for franchises as sponsors pour in sackful of money.
New IPL Rule: Captains allowed to name playing XI after toss
"Other than set out in Clause 1.2.9 no player (member of the playing eleven) may be changed after the nomination and prior to the start of play without the consent of the opposing captain." This effectively means that after the toss, if a skipper feels that he needs to change his eleven as per demands of the situation, he is free to do that till the match starts.
Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf no more
One of Pakistan's most prominent umpires, Rauf's career came to an abrupt halt in 2013 when his name landed in the IPL spot-fixing scandal.
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