New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi has laid out a bold roadmap for the league’s next media rights cycle, urging decision-makers to move away from bulk deals and instead “package their rights individually, that is, by different media types.” With the current rights cycle ending in 2027, Modi expects the IPL to “go to market” as early as the first quarter of 2027. He argues that the IPL should mirror the strategy used by the English Premier League (EPL…
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Dubai, Feb 5 (IANS) The ICC has unveiled the broadcast plans for the Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches, running from February 7 to March 8.Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will be accessible worldwide through TV, digital, audio, and emerging platforms.Alongside the main tournament, official warm-up matches will be broadcast on select TV and digital platforms, allowing fans to get an early look at the teams before the opening game.In India, JioStar will broa…
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Rapper and music icon Badshah is set to create history as the first Indian rapper to take the court at the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles and he says that “this moment belongs to all of us.” On representing India and being the first Indian rapper to take the court at the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Badshah told IANS: “Moments like these remind me why I started, to break boundaries and create new firsts. I’m carrying the energy of Indian hip-hop…