India’s sports economy doubled in four years, crossed $2 billion mark in 2025 : WPP Media Report
The cricket business alone grew by 17.9% to ₹16,704.2 crore in 2025 contributing nearly 89% to the total industry : WPP Media Report
How to watch JioHotstar outside India – stream online and from anywhere with a VPN
Here's how to watch JioHotstar from outside India, and learn how to access streams from anywhere abroad with a VPN.
Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo reflects on how quickly son Ciro is growing in heartfelt Instagram post
Family updates from global soccer icon Lionel Messi often attract attention online, especially when they reveal moments from life away from football. Recently, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo shared a new Instagram post dedicated to their youngest son, Ciro. The …
IPL 2026 Schedule Live Updates: BCCI to announce IPL 2026 schedule today, expected to be biggest ever
Indian Premier League 2026 schedule Live Updates: The Indian cricket board, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is all set to announce the schedule for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League, which will be the tournament’s 19th season, shortl…
How geopolitics disrupts the business – and meaning – of sport
War in Iran has forced Iranian footballers to seek asylum in Australia, left T20 cricketers stranded in India and threatened to further undermine the FIFA World Cup. Chirantan Chatterjee shows how conflict spoils both the economics and the cultural power of s…
Why Axar Patel catches what others don’t even chase
The semi-final fielding masterclass that had nothing to do with luck and everything to do with conviction.
Chess at the SCG? Lofty ambitions touted as world champion visit
Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand says he believes Australia could be on the verge of becoming a proud chess nation.
Exclusive-Blitzer joins bidding war for Indian Premier League cricket teams, sources say
LONDON/MUMBAI, Feb 25 : Billionaire David Blitzer is eyeing a majority stake in an Indian Premier League cricket team and is holding talks with two franchises, two sources said, stoking a bidding war with Manchester United co-chairman Avram Glazer and Indian …
How political tensions between India and Pakistan might make their way into English cricket
Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan might be spilling over into English cricket. Four of the eight franchises in England's newest cricket competition — The Hundred — are at least part-owned by Indian investors who also control teams in the Indian…
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 20th February 2026
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India's 14yo batting prodigy breaks records in World Cup final
The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Alyssa Healy's record with the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.
Nasser's T20 World Cup predictions: Winners and England's chances
Nasser Hussain make his predictions for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which is live in full on Sky Sports from February 7 to March 8.
Indian teenage cricket prodigy Suryavanshi smashes 175 runs against England in U19 final
Teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi enhanced his growing reputation by scoring a stunning 175 off 80 balls for India against England in the men's Under-19 World Cup final. The 14-year-old smashed 15 fours and 15 sixes as India finished its 50 overs wi…
The Evolution of Sports Betting in India
Sports betting has certainly undergone a significant transformation as technology and culture have really reshaped how people engage with their favourite games. From traditional bookies to mobile platforms, the journey... The post The Evolution of Sports Bett…
Diageo Sale of Royal Challengers Cricket Team Could Land $2 Billion
Diageo has launched its sale of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one of the most popular cricket teams in the Indian Premier League, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said. Books have gone out for the Royal Challengers, but it’s unclear when bids ar…
Rajasthan Royals Gets $1.3 Billion Offer in Test for IPL Valuations
The sale of the Rajasthan Royals is being viewed as a crucial indicator of investor appetite for elite cricket assets.
Scotland replaces Bangladesh in last-minute T20 World Cup switch
After weeks of uncertainty, Bangladesh officially withdraws from next month's T20 World Cup due to security concerns, with Scotland called in for the tournament.
ICC drops Bangladesh from T20 World Cup, brings in Scotland; informs all member nations
NEW DELHI: The ICC has pushed Bangladesh out of the upcoming T20 World Cup, bringing in Scotland after BCB refused to let its team travel to India citing security concerns in the wake of Mustafizur Rahman’s ouster from the IPL. Scotland’s entry ended the mont…
JioStar Q3 revenue rises on strong subscription and digital ad growth
JioStar’s third-quarter revenue rose 11.6% quarter-on-quarter to ₹6,896 crore, while its profit before tax fell 32.2% to ₹898 crore. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, or Ebitda, fell to ₹1,303 crore versus ₹1,738 crore in th…
India’s JioStar Posts $883 Million Quarterly Revenue as Women’s World Cup Cricket Final Draws Record Numbers
JioStar, the Indian media giant formed from the merger of Disney’s Star India and Reliance’s Viacom18, posted quarterly revenues of INR8,010 crore ($883 million) with healthy EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) of INR1,303…
Why Venus Williams and other sports stars are playing longer
More than three decades after she burst on to the tennis scene, Venus Williams is still playing at the top level. She’s not the only one. So why are we seeing elite athletes carrying on into their forties and beyond?
Will Bangladesh golfers play in New Delhi?
No decision yet on Bangladesh players' participation in PGTI, says Kapil Dev
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