Sale of The Hundred hits the jackpot
It feels like the end of the beginning for The Hundred. Eye-watering sums were paid between Feb. 6 and 12 for shares in the eight “franchises” that constitute the tournament.
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Pakistan hopeful Champions Trophy will bring more big events
Islamabad : Pakistan will host a first major multi-country cricket tournament in nearly three decades next week and its cricket chief is hopeful that a successful Champions Trophy will bring a flood of other such events.
Rs 561 Crore And Counting: PCB Overspends On Champions Trophy 2025 Venues, Claims Report
As Pakistan gears up to welcome international teams for next week's Champions Trophy, the country's cricket board is also reportedly making contingency plans to manage its finances after the cost of reconstruction and upgradation of its stadiums shot up by over five billion rupees (approx USD 20.4 million). The original estimated budget for the renovation of PCB venues in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi was 12.3 billion Pakistani rupees (approx. Rs 383 crore), which has now gone up to 18 billion rupees (approx. Rs 561 crore). The tournament begins february 19 with India playing all their matches in Dubai from February 20.
WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants Ready To Bring "Aggressive Approach" At Home
The third season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is upon us, and Gujarat Giants are all set for their home debut as they take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Vadodara. Speaking ahead of the match, both Head Coach Michael Klinger and Captain Ashleigh Gardner shared their thoughts on the team's readiness for the season and their excitement about playing at home for the first time. "Our first three games are in front of a Gujarat crowd. Hopefully, not just from Baroda, but fans from across the region will come in, wear orange, and support us. Last year, we had to play against RCB in Bangalore and Delhi Capitals in Delhi, and they had some big crowds there. It would be great if we can create the same atmosphere here," Klinger was quoted in a release from Gujarat Giants as saying.
"Well Prepared This Time": India Women's Team Captain Salima Tete Ahead Of FIH Pro League
India's women's hockey captain Salima Tete is confident that her team will give an improved performance when the Bhubaneswar leg of FIH Pro League commences on Saturday and will not be pulled back by its disastrous showing in the previous season. India will open their campaign against England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, hoping to erase the memories of an eighth-place finish last season, where they ended up only ahead of the United States. The other teams in fray here are Germany, Spain and world No.1 Netherlands.
World Championship Silver-Medallist Boxer Amit Panghal Turns Professional
India's lone male boxer to win a world championship silver medal, Amit Panghal, has become the latest from the country to turn professional. One of India's most accomplished male boxers, the 29-year-old has signed with US-based talent management company Critical Sports and Entertainment. "Critical Sports and Entertainment is proud to announce the signing of world-renowned Olympian boxer Amit Panghal," the agency wrote in an Instagram post. The development comes just a month after world championship bronze-medallist Nishant Dev also made the switch to professional boxing.
Piala Asia U-20 2025: Susunan Pemain Iran Vs Indonesia
Timnas Indonesia U-20 memulai awal perjalanan di Piala Asia U-20 2025 dengan melawan Iran. Berikut starting eleven yang diturunkan pelatih Indra Sjafri.
'It Never Goes Away': Ex-South Africa Star On Matthew Kuhnemann's Suspect Bowling Action
Former South Africa offspinner and current Queensland and Brisbane Heat coach Johan Botha claimed that Matthew Kuhnemann will always carry the stigma of having his action reported, regardless of the outcome of his upcoming testing in the next few weeks. Kuhnemann, who plays under Botha at Heat, was reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Botha said it's a long road ahead for Kuhnemann to come out clean, and if he is cleared, the tag will always stick with him.