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 […]
ICC joins forces with Dettol for Men’s T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council and Dettol have joined forces to ensure world-class protection across the tournament with the power-brand announced as the Official Hygiene Partner. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 is hosted by the BCCI and is taking place in the UAE and Oman from 17 October. The partnership will see Dettol […]
JSW Sports partners Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation to develop cricket in Saudi
The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) have entered into an MOU with JSW Sports. The partnership will see JSW Group’s sports vertical come on board as a consultant, with the aim to grow and develop cricket in Saudi Arabia in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Through the relationship, JSW Sports will work closely […]
NFT platform Rario strikes partnership with Abu Dhabi T10 cricket tournament
Cricket-based NFT platform Rario has signed a new partnership with the Abu Dhabi T10 cricket tournament. This is Rario’s third partnership agreement of its kind, having already associated with the Hero Caribbean Premier League and the Lanka Premier League as official partners. The Abu Dhabi T10 is scheduled to be held from 19th […]
Etisalat acquires MENA broadcast rights for T20 World Cup
Twenty20 World Cup broadcast rights across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have been acquired by telecommunications firm Etisalat. Abu Dhabi-based Etisalat acquired the rights to the tournament from the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) global broadcast partner, Disney-owned Star. Etisalat’s regional rights deal was announced alongside a distribution partnership with subscription […]
BCCI announces tender for IPL media rights for 2023-2027
BCCI has announced Tender of IPL Media Rights for 2023-2027 cycle. The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League in its meeting on Tuesday took the following key decisions: 1. The IPL Media Rights tender for the cycle 2023-2027 will be released immediately after the appointment of two new IPL teams which is scheduled to […]
ICC.tv partners with Cricket Australia to livestream Australian summer cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has partnered with Cricket Australia to broadcast the upcoming Australian summer of cricket into emerging cricket markets including Europe and Southeast Asia, starting with the highly anticipated rematch between India and Australia, finalists in last year’s ICC T20 Women’s World Cup. ICC.tv, the streaming platform launched by the ICC […]
ECB replaces New Balance with Castore as kit supplier
The ECB and Castore have announced a new long-term partnership that will see the fast-growing premium lifestyle and sportswear brand become the Official Kit Supplier to England Cricket. All of England’s national team athletes – women, disability, pathway and men’s teams – will wear high-performance and bespoke matchday and training kits supplied by Castore from […]