The International Cricket Council has announced a new long-term deal with Sky Sports as the home of ICC cricket in the United Kingdom and Ireland through to the end of 2031, and for the first time there will be a direct contractual relationship between the two organisations. Beginning in 2024, the partnership will see […]
FA launches a revamped England Football Learning website
The FA’s education arm, England Football Learning, has relaunched its website learn.englandfootball.com, with the easy to navigate new site offering a breadth of learning resources and courses. The website replaces the previous platform for coaches, The Boot Room, and aims to support the development of coaches and wider footballing roles at all levels of […]
Viacom wins the Women’s IPL media rights for Rs. 951 crores
Viacom has won the Women’s IPL media rights. Viacom has committed INR 951 crores which means per match value of INR 7.09 crores for next 5 years (2023-27). After pay equity, today’s bidding for media rights for Women’s IPL marks another historic mandate. The media rights auction received bids from 10 media companies, […]
ICC and Nium launch a global hackathon to improve fan experience
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 […]