The International Cricket Council (ICC) and official fintech infrastructure partner and Modern Money Movement platform, Nium have announced the launch of “Next In”, a global hackathon open to all cricket-loving technologists. The hackathon invites and challenges tech-savvy fans to create solutions that improve the digital cricket fan experience. A first for the ICC, […]
BCCI implements pay equity policy for women cricketers
BCCI has taken its first step towards tackling discrimination by implementing pay equity policy for the contracted BCCI Women cricketers. The match fee for both Men and Women Cricketers will be same as BCCI moves into a new era of gender equality in 🇮🇳 Cricket. The BCCI Women cricketers will be paid the same […]
ICC to release tender for media rights for the USA, Canada and Caribbean
The International Cricket Council will release its next Invitation To Tender (ITT) for media rights for the USA, Australia, Caribbean and Canada markets today. Following the successful conclusion of the Indian market media rights tender, the ICC is starting the next phase of its media sales process across targeted markets, including the USA. […]
My11Circle Women’s T20 Challenge 2022 signs FanCraze, Boost and CEAT as official partners
My11Circle Women’s T20 Challenge 2022 have signed new partner for the upcoming season namely FanCraze, Boost and CEAT. Brijesh Patel, Chairman, IPL said “The return of the My11Circle Women’s T20 Challenge and with the interest being generated around the tournament we are well on our way to solidifying the pathway to a dedicated Women’s […]
Tom Harrison steps down as CEO of ECB
Tom Harrison has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after more than seven years in the role. He will leave the organisation in June. The ECB Board will now begin a comprehensive search process to identify the next CEO who will lead the ECB […]
The Hundred names Robinsons as the official soft drinks partner
Robinsons has been named as the Official Soft Drinks Partner of The Hundred. The three-year deal will see The Hundred feature on packs across the Robinsons’ ready to drink, no added sugar range, offering ticket giveaways to consumers via a weekly prize draw. The Hundred launched last summer to packed out crowds across […]
Warwickshire CCC extends partnership with Selco Builders Warehouse
A long-standing partnership between Selco Builders Warehouse and reigning LV= Insurance County Champions Warwickshire County Cricket Club has been extended. Selco, one of the UK’s leading builders merchants, will sponsor the Family Stand at Edgbaston Stadium for its extensive programme of international and domestic cricket in the 2022 season. The deal ensures Selco’s […]
Manchester United co-chairman Glazer acquires franchise in UAE T20 Cricket League
Manchester United Co-Chairman, Avram Glazer, has completed the acquisition of a franchise in the UAE T20 Cricket League. Glazer led the acquisition as Chairman of Lancer Capital, which is making its first investment into international cricket via the newly established UAE T20 League. Glazer has been the Co-Chairman of Manchester United since 2005 […]
Reliance to own a new cricket team in the UAE T20 League
Reliance Industries Limited, through its subsidiary Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Ltd (RSBVL) will be acquiring the rights to own and operate a new franchise cricket team in the Emirates Cricket Board’s upcoming UAE T20 League. The move is the first major overseas expansion of Reliance Industries’ cricket operations in the global franchise-based cricket leagues. The […]
ICC places women’s cricket at the heart of its new global growth strategy
The International Cricket Council has unveiled its global growth strategy which places women’s cricket firmly at the heart of its long-term ambitions. The strategy which has been developed in partnership with ICC Members is aimed at strengthening, growing, and protecting the game with the vision of more players, more fans and more nations enjoying […]