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RCB’s Potential Retentions: Kohli, Siraj, and Du Plessis Among Top Picks
As the deadline approaches for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to finalize their player retention lists, excitement is building ahead of the upcoming mega auction. With just three days left until the October 31 deadline, all ten teams, including the Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), are preparing to announce their retained players. The Board of…
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India Stages Epic Comeback: Sarfaraz and Pant Ignite Hopes Against New Zealand!
Bengaluru: At the lunch break on Day 4 of the Test match, India is just 12 runs behind New Zealand, having staged an impressive recovery to post 344/3. After a rocky start in the first innings, the Indian team roared back in the morning session, led by a resilient 125 not out from Sarfaraz Khan and a typically flamboyant 53…
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Business
Disney and Reliance Secure Approval for $8.5 Billion Merger, Set to Form India’s Largest Entertainment Company
Walt Disney Co. and Reliance Industries have secured regulatory approval for an $8.5 billion merger of their media assets in India, paving the way to establish the country’s largest entertainment powerhouse. * Viacom18, primarily owned by Reliance, operates 40 television channels, including well-known brands like Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV. * Viacom18 holds the broadcasting rights for domestic and international…
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45 Lakhs for Dedication! BCCI Offers Hefty Bonuses to Boost Test Cricket
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new financial incentive scheme to encourage players’ participation in Test matches. The scheme, announced by BCCI secretary Jay Shah via Twitter, will come into effect from the upcoming season. This initiative aims to provide “financial growth and stability” to Indian Test cricketers. The scheme offers additional rewards on…
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Moody and Styen Laud Dhoni’s Versatile Leadership in IPL Triumphs
Chennai: Former Australian cricketer and coach, Tom Moody, commends M.S Dhoni‘s exceptional leadership, acknowledging his success in guiding teams to victory with both strong and average squads in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni’s captaincy has propelled the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the playoffs in twelve out of fourteen seasons, sharing the record for most IPL titles, five each,…
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Mangaluru’s Ice Cream Gem Turns 21: Hangyo Announces RCB Partnership, Gourmet Series, and Foundation Launch
Hangyo Ice Creams Scoops Up a 21st Birthday Celebration with RCB Partnership, Gourmet Delights, and Social Responsibility Bengaluru, February 15, 2024: Hangyo Ice Creams, a Mangaluru-based ice cream icon, turned 21 with a bang on February 14th, celebrating its rich heritage and charting a course for an even sweeter future. The grand Founders’ Day event was a delightful confluence…
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BCCI may require minimum Ranji games for IPL auction after Ishan Kishan’s snub
Ishan Kishan’s focus on IPL over Ranji Trophy could lead the BCCI to mandate a minimum number of first-class matches for players to be eligible for the IPL auction. Kishan skipped Jharkhand matches citing fatigue but was seen training elsewhere, angering officials. The board is considering requiring 3-4 Ranji games to curb players prioritizing the IPL over domestic cricket. The…
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Sports
Tata Group Scores Big: Secures IPL Title Sponsorship for 2024-28 with $300 Million Record
On Saturday, the Indian Premier League (IPL) announced that the Tata Group has secured the title sponsorship for the 2024-28 seasons with a “record-breaking” investment of $300 million. Renowned for its celebrity franchise owners and featuring top international cricket players, the IPL stands as the world’s wealthiest T20 tournament, boasting an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion. The league has…
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“Lalit Modi Threatened to End My Cricket Career,” reveals Praveen Kumar
In a recent revelation, former Indian fast bowler Praveen Kumar shared insights into his IPL journey, disclosing that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was not his preferred choice in the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season. During an interview with Lallantop, Praveen recounted how he initially aimed to join Delhi Daredevils due to its proximity to his hometown, Meerut. However, he…
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Ambati Rayudu’s Swift Exit: Cricketer-Politician Quits YSRCP After 8 Days
Cricketer-turned-politician Ambati Rayudu has abruptly resigned from the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), merely eight days after joining on December 28. The former Chennai Super Kings player, who retired from international cricket in June 2023, had expressed interest in politics. Despite being appointed as the brand ambassador for the ‘Adudham Andhra’ sports festival launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister…
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