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IPL Media Rights: Disney Star Gets TV Deal For 23,575 Crore, Viacom18 Bags Digital For Rs 20,500 Crore - Report
Disney Star won the coveted IPL Indian sub-continent TV rights for a whopping Rs 23,575 crore while Viacom18 grabbed the digital rights with a bid of Rs 20,500 crore at the media rights auction on Monday. The BCCI is set to laugh its way to the bank after selling its IPL TV and digital rights for the Indian sub-continent for a combined amount of Rs 44,075 crore, making it one of the richest entities in the sporting world. "Star has retained Indian TV rights of IPL for next five years while Viacom18 has got the digital rights. The combined per match value only from Indian TV and digital rights per game is 107.5 crore. With these bids, monopoly of one broadcaster in IPL ends," a senior BCCI functionary told PTI on the condition of anonymity.
Ranji Trophy Semi-Finals: Bengal May Drop Ishan Porel Against Madhya Pradesh
Bengal batters will like to do an encore of their stellar quarter-final show but it will be far from easy in their Ranji Trophy semi-final against a gutsy Madhya Pradesh outfit comprising a slew of IPL stars and India's best domestic coach in Chandrakant Pandit. Madhya Pradesh is considered to be one of the most improved sides and even without a Venkatesh Iyer or Avesh Khan, can prove to be a handful with the likes of RCB star Rajat Patidar, pacer Kuldeep Sen and spinner Kumar Karthikeya in its ranks. Add to it seasoned seamer Punit Datey and talented batter Akshat Raghuvanshi, and the former India stumper's team becomes worthy contenders for the blue riband championship.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Announces Increase In Monthly Pension Of Former Cricketers, Match Officials
Jay Shah, the Secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday announced an increase in the monthly pension of former cricketers and match officials. Shah, made the announcement on Twitter and also stated that due to this decision, around 900 personnel will be benefitted. "I'm pleased to announce an increase in the monthly pension of former cricketers (men & women) and match officials. Around 900 personnel will avail of this benefit and close to 75% of personnel will be beneficiaries of a 100% raise," tweeted Shah.
Proteas women won't be complacent: 'We don't want to give Ireland a sniff'
Proteas vice-captain Chloe Tryon insists South Africa cannot get complacent against Ireland ahead of Tuesday's second ODI.
Parked car blew up after teenager set it on fire with deodorant and toilet roll in town centre
A teenager who blew up a parked car in Bolton town centre has avoided an immediate jail sentence. Ryan Fleming, 18, set fire to a Nissan X-Trail, in Churchgate, in the early hours of February 27.
Nottinghamshire offering free entry for final day of England-NZ second Test
Nottinghamshire have thrown open the doors of Tent Bridge for the final day of England’s second LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand, offering tickets free of charge.