Lancashire want to rival United and City as sporting attractions in Manchester RPSG Group have agreed to pay around £80million for a 70 per cent share of Manchester Originals. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
IPL 2025 schedule: 18th season likely to start on March 22, final on May 25 The forthcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to commence on March 22. The inaugural match will showcase the defending champions in their home venue, with Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosting the opening fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), according to a… The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025
Virat Kohli backed the decision to appoint Rajat Patidar as RCB captain, says Mo Babat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the coming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the team's former captain and batting legend Virat Kohli backed the decision to the hilt -- said the RCB team director, Mo Babat. The Times of India · Feb 13, 2025
Torrent Group secures 67% stake in Gujarat Titans in major IPL deal NEW DELHI: Healthcare and energy conglomerate Torrent Group has announced its entry into the sports sector with the acquisition of a majority stake in IPL franchise Gujarat Titans. The Times of India · Feb 12, 2025
The Hundred: GMR Group retains Southern Brave GMR Group has acquired a stake in Southern Brave, finalising the ECB's equity distribution process for The Hundred. With this deal, Southern Brave becomes the fourth Hundred team with IPL-linked ownership, joining Northern Superchargers (Sun Group), Manchester Originals (RPSG Group), and Oval Invincibles (Reliance). The Times of India · Feb 12, 2025
Southern Brave sale completes Hundred’s £1bn revamp of English cricket English cricket completed arguably its greatest transformation in living memory after Southern Brave became the eighth and final franchise to be bought in the landmark Hundred sale The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025
'Even IPL took time to grow ...': No immediate expansion plans but SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith encouraged by positive response NEW DELHI: The third season of SA20 concluded with MI Cape Town securing their maiden title at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The franchise, which had been the most consistent throughout the season, topped the league table with seven wins from 10 matches, including one no-result, before dethroning two-time defending… The Times of India · Feb 11, 2025
Torrent Group set to acquire majority stake in IPL franchise Gujarat Titans NEW DELHI: Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group is all set to acquire around two-third stake of Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Titans from CVC Capital Partners, an Economic Times report said on Tuesday. The Times of India · Feb 11, 2025
The Hundred: Who are the investors in each franchise after lucrative process? A lucrative bidding process will inject much-needed cash into the sport in England The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Reliance to own 49% stake of Oval Invincibles in The Hundred NEW DELHI: The Surrey County Cricket Club on Monday announced their new partnership with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the owners of Mumbai Indians, where the two will jointly own Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred. The Times of India · Feb 10, 2025
'Potential to be one of the biggest leagues': Allan Donald calls for more Indian cricketers in SA20, praises its growth NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend and SA20 ambassador Allan Donald has voiced his hopes of seeing more Indian players in the South African T20 league, but acknowledged that the decision ultimately lies with the BCCI. The Times of India · Feb 8, 2025
'The batting tracks in UAE makes cricket exciting, the next two games will be thrilling': Virender Sehwag ahead of ILT20 Season 3 finale Former cricket star and commentator Virender Sehwag anticipates an exciting Qualifier 2 match between Sharjah Warriorz and Desert Vipers at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The victorious team will face Dubai Capitals in the final on February 9 at Dubai International Stadium. Sehwag also shared his thoughts on the UAE cricket… The Times of India · Feb 7, 2025
EXCLUSIVE | As SA20 plays 100th match, league commissioner Graeme Smith shares challenges, vision for the future JOHANNESBURG: When Paarl Royals took on Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Centurion in the SA20 on Thursday, it was a momentous occasion for the league. In its third edition now, with just one game to go, SA20 has done what South African cricket desperately wanted - sustenance. The T20 Global… The Times of India · Feb 7, 2025
Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep, Chahal were 'non-negotiables'at IPL auction, reveals Punjab Kings head coach Ponting NEW DELHI: Australian legend Ricky Ponting has disclosed that Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal were "non-negotiables" for him at the IPL 2025 mega auction, as the newly appointed head coach sets out to revamp Punjab Kings in pursuit of their first-ever title. The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025 Sunrisers Hyderabad to take 100% stake in Northern Superchargers for £100m The Indian conglomerate Sun Group is set to buy the entire stake in the Northern Superchargers with Yorkshire’s chief executive Sanjay Patel ‘delighted’
The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025 Vernon Philander hails SA20's impact: 'Rubbing shoulders with legends like DK, Root, Williamson key for young Proteas' TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: Lhuan-dre Pretorius is 18 and has played for the South Africa U19s. He's scored 338 runs this SA20 season.
The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025 'Certainly a great tournament to be a part of': Lockie Ferguson on IPL Speed is Lockie Ferguson’s trademark. His bowling is among the quickest in the world, and even his captaincy career has taken off with velocity. Ferguson led New Zealand against Bangladesh for three ODIs in September 2023, but it is as leader of the Desert Vipers in ILT20 2025 that his…
The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025 India runs the world of cricket, says Kevin Pietersen MUMBAI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is mighty pleased with how India’s multiple investors and IPL team owners bought a stake in teams in a recently-conducted auction by the England Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in ‘The Hundred’ in the UK recently.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025 Joe Root ready to evolve for England T20 return despite skipping IPL Test star says he has not given up on international T20 return before England face India in ODI series
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025 IPL franchise owners RPSG Group buy stake in the Hundred’s Manchester Originals The owners of Lucknow Super Giants have agreed a stake in Manchester Originals, extending the Indian Premier League’s footprint in the Hundred
The Times of India · Feb 2, 2025 Himanshu Sangwan: 'Ya to Krishna ji ke do maa aur baap the, ya mere hain' NEW DELHI: "Sangwan bhai, poora ground khaali kara diya!" - a fan shouted as Himanshu Sangwan took his position on the field after an eventful over, one that saw the dismissal of India's batting legend Virat Kohli for six runs.
The Times of India · Feb 2, 2025 'Did we forget that it was an international match?': R Ashwin questions Harshit Rana's concussion substitution NEW DELHI: The controversy over Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England in Pune has continued to spread, with former players questioning the decision. Even England captain Jos Buttler openly stated that Rana was not a "like-for-like" replacement…
The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025 Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy, doubtful for IPL NEW DELHI: A lower back injury that has "not responded sufficiently to rehabilitation" has ruled out Australia's Mitchell Marsh from the Champions Trophy next month and cast him in jeopardy for the Indian Premier League.
The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025 'Like IPL in India and Big Bash in Australia': Dwayne Bravo hails ILT20's impact on UAE cricket and local talent development Abu Dhabi Knight Riders head coach Dwayne Bravo believes the ILT20 is playing a crucial role in the growth of UAE cricket, providing local players with invaluable experience and confidence.
The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025 'Shreyas bhaiya as captain will makes things easier': PBKS new-recruit Suryansh Shedge NEW DELHI: Young Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, who was picked by Punjab Kings in the IPL mega auction, is excited to build on his chemistry with skipper Shreyas Iyer as he prepares for his maiden IPL season.