Cricket News

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Washington Freedom owner Sanjay Govil has secured a 50 percent stake in Welsh Fire, the Cardiff-based cricket team in the Hundred, a professional cricket league in the United Kingdom. Govil – who is also the founder and chairman of the U.S.-based tech companies Infinite Computer Solutions and Zyter TruCare – submitted a winning bid for the Welsh Fire, representing the latest move by Govil to support cricket’s international footprint. He made his first substantia...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cain International (“Cain”) and Ares Management Credit funds (“Ares”) have together entered exclusivity to acquire a significant stake in The Hundred franchise, Trent Rockets. Following a competitive bidding process, Cain and Ares won the auction as the preferred private investors and will now enter an eight-week exclusivity period to finalise legal agreements. Cain, a partnership between Jonathan Goldstein and Eldridge Industries, manages over $17 billion in AUM, with...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willow launches its FAST channel & add-on subscription on Prime Video, streaming free ICC U19 Women’s T20 select matches, incl. Team USA vs. Pakistan....

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cricket in Canada has reached new heights in 2024, driven by historic achievements from the Men’s National Team, unprecedented fan engagement, and a lineup of dynamic corporate partnerships supporting Cricket Canada’s growth. “This was truly an unprecedented year for cricket in Canada,” said Rahul Srinivasan, CEO of Boundaries North, Cricket Canada’s trusted partner for driving commercial growth. “We saw fans and new sponsors rally around cricket and our National Teams...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, celebrated a monumental win at the 2024 FlexoTech International Print & Innovations Awards, held at the prestigious Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The ProAmpac Grimsby, UK Team took home the coveted Supreme Award, capping off an evening of industry celebration hosted by former England cricketer Graeme Swann. The evening saw ProAmpac first secure victory in the ‘Flexible Packaging (Narrow/Medium Web...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willow launches Willow Sports, North America’s cricket-focused FAST channel, available for free on major streaming platforms....

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Major League Cricket’s Washington Freedom and Verizon are pleased to announce a partnership that will see the nation’s leading telecommunications company become a team sponsor for the upcoming 2024 Major League Cricket season beginning in early July. This partnership brings together two innovative organizations with shared values and a joint commitment to excellence, teamwork and community engagement. Cricket is the second most watched sport in the world with an...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willow by Cricbuzz announces coverage of the 2024 Major League Cricket season, featuring free Sunday matches and regional sports network partnerships....

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "The Business of the Indian Premier League 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. An analysis of the Indian Premier League 2024, including a look at the competitions sponsorship, attendances and tickets, media landscape, kit supplier sponsorship, and team sponsorship analysis. The media revenue in the Indian subcontinent is worth collectively over $1.2 billion annually. Viacom18 media rights deal with the IPL covers the 2023-2028 period, w...

MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IndusInd Bank provides one-of-its kind experience to cricket fans through the Anthem Buddies programme at the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024....