Women's sport revenues tipped to break US$1 billion barrier
LONDON: Global revenues from women's sport will top US$1 billion for the first time in 2024 thanks to an explosion in popularity, according to financial experts Deloitte.
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Pakistan players told to put country before franchise leagues
LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan's contracted players must put national team duty ahead of franchise cricket, team director Mohammad Hafeez said after fast bowler Haris Rauf declined to be part of the team's test tour of Australia.
"Ashes Are Going To Come": Ravichandran Ashwin's Bold Prediction About Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins' IPL 2024 Future
IPL 2024 retentions have created a stir and sparked the craze among the fans for the upcoming edition of the biggest T20 league in the world. The retentions brought many surprises as Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya moved back to his old franchise Mumbai Indians while Cameron Green was traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore. After witnessing such shocking retentions and some breathtaking performances during the ODI World Cup 2023, the fans are now eagerly waiting for the mini auctions, which are slated to be held on December 19 in Mumbai.
‘Petty’ sibling rivalry fires up rising star Lee at Australian Open
SYDNEY: Australia’s newest golf star Min Woo Lee says that his rivalry with better-known sister Minjee Lee will fire him up as he chases a fourth DP World Tour title this week in Sydney.
"Don't Keep So Much Hope": Kapil Dev's Straight Talk On India's Cricket World Cup Campaign
Excess hype often leads to broken hearts and hence it is always necessary to strike a balance, legendary Kapil Dev said on Tuesday in context of India's six-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the World Cup final earlier this month. The 1983 World Cup winning skipper said that the Indian fans should refrain from creating too much pressure and treat cricket just as another sport.
Rahul Dravid Signs New Contract, To Continue As Team India Head Coach
Indian men's cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid and support staff were given contract extensions by BCCI. Dravid's 2-year contract concluded after the end of Cricket World Cup 2023, where India reached the final but suffered a defeat to Australia in the title clash. The former India captain reportedly had multiple offers from different Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on the table but he decided to continue his stint as the head coach of the men's national team. His first assignment after the contract renewal will be the tour of South Africa.
India vs Australia: Glenn Maxwell smashes century to seal thrilling final-ball win
A stunning century from Glenn Maxwell guided Australia to a thrilling last-ball victory over India by five wickets in Guwahati on Tuesday, a result that keeps the five-match T20 series alive.
Women’s sport revenues tipped to break $1 billion barrier
LONDON: Global revenues from women’s sport will top $1 billion for the first time in 2024 thanks to an explosion in popularity, according to financial experts Deloitte.