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Ashes rivalry is as alive as ever. But when it comes to the economics of cricket, India is in the box seat

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Monday, June 19, 2023

It comes just a week after Australia won the World Test Championship, defeating India in comprehensive style at The Oval in south London.

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  • It comes just a week after Australia won the World Test Championship, defeating India in comprehensive style at The Oval in south London.
  • This is significant because when it comes to the economics of cricket, it’s India that’s in the box seat, not England.

India is the new cricket powerhouse

    • The 2023 season of the Indian Premier League drew more than 500 million viewers, a 32% growth in television ratings on last season.
    • The first IPL match attracted 130 million viewers, compared with a record 115.1 million for the 2023 Super Bowl.
    • The 2023 IPL champions the Chennai Super Kings are valued at about US$1.15 billion (A$1.67 billion), according to Forbes in 2022.

So how did India do it?

    • India acted fast to surf the T20 wave.
    • By 2025, India’s middle class will number 583 million, or 41% of the country’s projected population.
    • This gives teams deep pockets when buying players from all over the globe, with the TV broadcast rights topping up IPL coffers too.
    • This has also boosted women’s cricket, including their pay packets, with the launch of the Women’s Premier League in India earlier this year.

Cricket diplomacy

    • It just shows the power of India in world cricket, and more generally the power of sport in today’s global economy.
    • Cricket diplomacy was on display then too, spawning now famous images of Prime Ministers Modi and Albanese on a chariot before the fourth test match in Ahmedabad.
    • But differences remain

      Cricket diplomacy has been central to the Modi-Albanese partnership, which highlights the role of sport in political and economic relationship building.

    • And the rise of the IPL has boosted India’s ascendancy as a superpower in world cricket.

Cricket fans in the US, Canada in for a treat; Willow TV to stream IPL 2023 online

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Commenting on the exciting chapter, Todd Myers, Chief Operating Officer, Willow TV, said, "Willow TV has always worked towards constantly providing our cricket fans in North America with their eagerly awaited fan-favorite matches and tournaments.

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  • Commenting on the exciting chapter, Todd Myers, Chief Operating Officer, Willow TV, said, "Willow TV has always worked towards constantly providing our cricket fans in North America with their eagerly awaited fan-favorite matches and tournaments.
  • IPL 2023 is special as we are able to show all matches on digital for the first time in eight years making the IPL more accessible to cricket fans in the U.S.
  • This year's broadcast on Willow TV promises to entertain cricket fanatics with action-packed games, new venues, and exciting rivalries."
  • Willow TV is the ultimate destination for cricket fans in North America, offering live and on-demand coverage of some of the most renowned cricket events from across the world.

United International Baseball League Announces Dubai International Stadium as Official Venue for Inaugural Showcase

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United International Baseball League (UIBL), the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan and the Middle East, announced today its partnership with Dubai Sports City and Dubai International Stadium as the official venue for the UIBL's Inaugural Showcase from February 23 – March 5, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United International Baseball League (UIBL), the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan and the Middle East, announced today its partnership with Dubai Sports City and Dubai International Stadium as the official venue for the UIBL's Inaugural Showcase from February 23 March 5, 2023.
  • The United International Baseball League (UIBL) will host its first games at Dubai International Stadium in 2023.
  • Dubai International Stadium is an anchor of the Dubai Sports City complex, the premier multi-purpose sports development in Dubai.
  • The United International Baseball League (UIBL) is the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan, and the Middle East.

United International Baseball League Announces Dubai International Stadium as Official Venue for Inaugural Showcase

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United International Baseball League (UIBL), the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan and the Middle East, announced today its partnership with Dubai Sports City and Dubai International Stadium as the official venue for the UIBL's Inaugural Showcase from February 23 – March 5, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United International Baseball League (UIBL), the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan and the Middle East, announced today its partnership with Dubai Sports City and Dubai International Stadium as the official venue for the UIBL's Inaugural Showcase from February 23 March 5, 2023.
  • Dubai International Stadium is an anchor of the Dubai Sports City complex, the premier multi-purpose sports development in Dubai.
  • We greatly appreciate the support and partnership of Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Sports City, and the entire Dubai International Stadium team."
  • The United International Baseball League (UIBL) is the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan, and the Middle East.

YuppTV Bags Broadcasting Rights for TATA IPL 2022

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Monday, March 28, 2022

ATLANTA, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 26, fans in India as well as a significant global population are glued to their TV sets for the much-awaited Tata IPL 2022, whose streaming rights have been bagged by YuppTV for 114 countries.

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  • One of the World`s largest online content streaming platforms, YuppTV received broadcasting rights of Tata IPL 2022 in 114 countries for the 5th consecutive year
    ATLANTA, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 26, fans in India as well as a significant global population are glued to their TV sets for the much-awaited Tata IPL 2022, whose streaming rights have been bagged by YuppTV for 114 countries.
  • Airing from March 26 to May 29, 2022, YuppTV customers can enjoy the matches and cheer for their favourite teams and players from the comfort and safety of their homes.
  • Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO - YuppTV, said, "Cricket has always been a massive crowd-puller and IPL has reimagined the format and the excitement associated with it.
  • The Tata IPL 2022 promises to be the largest and most exciting edition since its inception," said Harry Griffith, Head of Acquisition & Syndication- Sports, Disney Star.

YuppTV Bags Broadcasting Rights for TATA IPL 2022

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 28, 2022

ATLANTA, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 26, fans in India as well as a significant global population are glued to their TV sets for the much-awaited Tata IPL 2022, whose streaming rights have been bagged by YuppTV for 114 countries.

Key Points: 
  • One of the World`s largest online content streaming platforms, YuppTV received broadcasting rights of Tata IPL 2022 in 114 countries for the 5th consecutive year
    ATLANTA, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 26, fans in India as well as a significant global population are glued to their TV sets for the much-awaited Tata IPL 2022, whose streaming rights have been bagged by YuppTV for 114 countries.
  • Airing from March 26 to May 29, 2022, YuppTV customers can enjoy the matches and cheer for their favourite teams and players from the comfort and safety of their homes.
  • Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO - YuppTV, said, "Cricket has always been a massive crowd-puller and IPL has reimagined the format and the excitement associated with it.
  • The Tata IPL 2022 promises to be the largest and most exciting edition since its inception," said Harry Griffith, Head of Acquisition & Syndication- Sports, Disney Star.

Upstox, one of India's leading broking firms, joins IPL as an Official Partner

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Mr Brijesh Patel, Chairman, IPL, said,"We are pleased to have Upstox on board as an official partner of the Indian Premier League 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Mr Brijesh Patel, Chairman, IPL, said,"We are pleased to have Upstox on board as an official partner of the Indian Premier League 2021.
  • Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ravi Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, Upstox said,"We are thrilled to partner with BCCI for IPL 2021.
  • It is an important part of our culture and social life, with a huge fan-following, especially by the millennials.
  • IPL has paved a bold new direction to Indian cricket in the last decade just like Upstox, which is revolutionizing finance in India.

Upstox, one of India's leading broking firms, joins IPL as an Official Partner

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 26, 2021

Mr Brijesh Patel, Chairman, IPL, said,"We are pleased to have Upstox on board as an official partner of the Indian Premier League 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Mr Brijesh Patel, Chairman, IPL, said,"We are pleased to have Upstox on board as an official partner of the Indian Premier League 2021.
  • Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ravi Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, Upstox said,"We are thrilled to partner with BCCI for IPL 2021.
  • It is an important part of our culture and social life, with a huge fan-following, especially by the millennials.
  • IPL has paved a bold new direction to Indian cricket in the last decade just like Upstox, which is revolutionizing finance in India.

With 18.6 Million Simultaneous Viewers Streaming VIVO IPL, Hotstar Shatters Viewership Record Again

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Monday, May 20, 2019

Hotstar, India's largest premium streaming platform,leveraged Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the intelligent edge platform to live stream the VIVO IPL 2019 final between the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to 18.6 million concurrent viewers.

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  • Hotstar, India's largest premium streaming platform,leveraged Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the intelligent edge platform to live stream the VIVO IPL 2019 final between the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to 18.6 million concurrent viewers.
  • The VIVO IPL 2018 edition saw Hotstar and Akamai shatter multiple records for reported concurrency in quick succession.
  • In 2019, Hotstar had already created history during the first three weeks of the VIVO IPL by exceeding its total viewership of 2018.
  • This was exemplified in the VIVO IPL 2019 final as well with 91 percent of viewers watching the match via mobile.

Fanisko Named Online Augmented Reality Partner for IPL's Chennai Super Kings

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fanisko , a unique one-stop fan engagement platform that helps sports and entertainment brands increase mobile fan retention, digital engagement and revenue opportunities, announced today it has been named the online Augmented Reality partner for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fanisko , a unique one-stop fan engagement platform that helps sports and entertainment brands increase mobile fan retention, digital engagement and revenue opportunities, announced today it has been named the online Augmented Reality partner for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
  • Fanisko is also working on apps for face swapping, facemasks, face frames, selfies with a player, and other Augmented Reality fan engagement offerings.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Chennai Super Kings and offer Augmented Reality to over 20 million of their fans worldwide," commented Sathish Chittibabu, Fanisko's Co-Founder and CEO.
  • "Both Fanisko and Chennai Super Kings emphasize innovation, and this exciting partnership will certainly bring fans closer to the team and the players.