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Brands still bank on cricketers as Bollywood appeal fades
Cricket endorsements are maintaining their value despite a slowdown in celebrity-led advertising and brand budgets. Advertising spending is shifting towards digital creators as brands seek targeted audiences and measurable engagement. Renowned cricketers like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni continue to dominate the endorsement market, contributing significantly to its growth.
BCCI AGM underway with new men’s selection chief, ICC representative on agenda
The BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting commenced today in Mumbai. A new men's selection chief appointment is a key decision expected. The board will also consider India's ICC nomination and financial matters. India's squads for the upcoming New Zealand tour will be finalized. Rohit Sharma's future in white-ball cricket remains under scrutiny.
BCCI AGM: Andaman & Nicobar associate membership, ICC representative and IPL Governing Council on agenda
The upcoming 95th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI promises to tackle significant issues including associate membership and ICC representative roles. Arun Dhumal's unopposed re-election to the IPL Governing Council will also be formalized. Moreover, the agenda encompasses a review of financial data, annual budgets, and selections for committees, while contemplating the direction of the chairman of selectors, addressing critical governance in Indian cricket.
IPL 2027 auction set to return to India after three years: Report
IPL 2027 auction: BCCI will hold the IPL 2027 mini auction in India, ending a three year run of overseas venues that included Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi, according to Cricbuzz. The decision, taken at a Governing Council meeting on September 15, follows franchise concerns over overseas logistics.
Pakistan Super League may move to January in 2027 to avoid clash with IPL
The Pakistan Super League is considering a shift to January-February next year. Media rights holders have reported limited advertising revenue during the traditional April-May timeframe. This change seeks to prevent conflicts with the Indian Premier League, as franchise owners have noted waning interest in the league. Discussions by the Governing Council included the introduction of esports and the possibility of a mid-year tournament.
CCI seeks more details on Rajasthan Royals deal
The Competition Commission of India requested additional details on the Rajasthan Royals acquisition. This deal involves three cricket franchises and is valued at $1.65 billion. Westview Cricket and Poonawalla Sports are acquiring stakes in the franchises. Existing shareholders will retain a small percentage of ownership. The transaction is expected to conclude in the third quarter of 2026.
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BCCI plans to start women's IPL by 2023, this season will have 4 exhibition games
"It (the full-fledged women's IPL) has to be approved by the AGM. We plan to start it by next year hopefully," BCCI president Sourav Ganguly told reporters after the IPL Governing Council meeting on Friday.
Indo-China clash: IPL governing council to review sponsorship deals
Vivo had picked up the IPL title sponsorship rights for Rs 2,199 crore for five years in 2018, which results in the Chinese smartphone maker having to write a cheque of Rs 440 crore to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) per season.
IPL governing council to talk with franchises before finalising revised match timings
The decision of the IPL governing council came after it had announced last week that the match timings have been revised.
IPL rights tender process from July 17
The decision was taken at a meeting on Saturday evening where members of the IPL governing council (GC) and the SC-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) were present.
IPL governing council to start looking for venues abroad
IPL has had to move its games overseas on two occasions earlier in 2009 to South Africa and in 2014 to UAE on account of the general elections in India.
IPL Governing Council mulls having new teams for next two IPL as one option
"One suggestion is to have two new teams only for two years and replace them with CSK and RR in 2018 when they come back," an IPL GC member told.
BCCI sets up four member working group to study Lodha committee verdict, to suggest recommendations in 6 weeks
Sourav Ganguly was named in the BCCI's four-member working group formed to study the Justice R M Lodha committee's order and give recommendations within six weeks.
Jagmohan Dalmiya unlikely to attend IPL governing council meeting
BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya, who is indisposed, is unlikely to attend tomorrow's crucial IPL governing council meeting in Mumbai.
IPL Governing Council to meet on July 19 to take stock
"A meeting of the IPL Governing Council has been convened in Mumbai on July 19. I don't know any other details," an IPL GC member told.
IPL verdict aftermath: BCCI to discuss fresh auctions, new team bidding, de-merger
The IPL Governing Council members will soon be meeting to discuss the implications and the road ahead after the verdict by the Lodha committee.
Sourav Ganguly joins IPL Governing Council; Rajeev Shukla appointed as chairman
Ex-Union minister and Congress leader Shukla was the IPL chairman till 2013 when he resigned from the post in the aftermath of the IPL 'spot-fixing' scandal.
Chennai Super Kings appeals to IPL Governing Council to go under trust
The Governing Council also got a proposal from controversial RR co-owner Raj Kundra who has appealed to the council to allow him transfer his shares.
Mumbai Indians sign Unmukt Chand, Vinay Kumar for 2015 IPL season
Mumbai Indians have acquired Unmukt Chand from Rajasthan Royals and R Vinay Kumar from Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Trading Window.
BCCI Working Committee set to zero in on two prospective countries for IPL
BCCI Working Committee will meet tomorrow to shortlist two prospective countries which will be kept as alternative venues for the IPL.
Gavaskar says Pawar promised him extra payments
Giving a new twist to his payment row with the BCCI, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar today said it was former BCCI President Sharad Pawar who promised "extra payment" to him for his services as an IPL Governing Council member.
BCCI gives 30-day termination notice to Kochi IPL team
The high-powered governing council of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday decided to issue a 30-day termination notice to Kochi franchise.
BCCI suspicious about Lalit Modi’s Hotel Four Seasons bills
The IPL Governing Council will reconvene for the first time since Lalit Modi was ousted as the league’s commissioner.
IPL Governing Council meeting underway
IPL Governing Council meeting began on Monday after BCCI suspended Lalit Modi.
Modi faces the axe at IPL Governing Council meeting
Knives are out for Lalit Modi and the IPL Governing Council is set to sack him as chairman in a potentially volatile meeting tomorrow after being rattled by Indian cricket's biggest financial scandal in recent memory.
Shukla briefs Pranab on IPL controversy
BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla today briefed Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on the ongoing IPL controversy.
Pawar 12th man as Team BCCI and govt toss Modi out of IPL
Lalit Modi is on his way out, with an overwhelming majority of the IPL governing council and BCCI working committee favouring his removal.
IPL Governing Council meet on April 26 to decide on Modi's fate
Sources say that BCCI views the current crisis as the biggest it has ever faced. IPL controversy | Who owns what in IPL: List of shareholders in all the 8 teams
Kochi bid row: IPL governing council to meet 'informally'
The council is apparently not too happy with Modi's style of functioning that has spawned a lot of controversies.
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