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Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially issued the ‘Invitation to Tender’ (ITT) for the title sponsor rights of BCCI events, inviting bids from esteemed entities.

This ITT encompasses comprehensive terms and conditions governing the tender process, including eligibility requirements, bid submission procedures, and rights and obligations. Interested parties can obtain the ITT by remitting a non-refundable fee of Rs 1,00,000 (Indian rupees one lakh only) plus applicable Goods and Services Tax. The ITT is available for purchase until 21 August 2023.

To partake in the bidding process, interested entities must email their ITT payment details to titlesponsor.itt@bcci.tv following the prescribed procedure. Upon confirmation of payment, eligible parties will receive the ITT documents for review and consideration.

While purchasing the ITT is essential for participating in the bidding process, only those meeting the specified eligibility criteria and adhering to all other terms and conditions will be eligible to submit their bids. It is important to note that purchasing the ITT does not automatically grant the right to bid.

BCCI retains the right to cancel or modify the bidding process at any stage without providing any reason for such decisions. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to become the title sponsor for BCCI events!”

Mumbai: WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced its long-awaited return to India with WWE Superstar Spectacle at the GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium (Gachibowli Indoor Stadium), Hyderabad, India, on Friday, September 8, 2023. This will mark the first live event to take place in India since 2017 and the first-ever WWE live event to be held in Hyderabad.  

Tickets for WWE Superstar Spectacle at the GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium (Gachibowli Indoor Stadium) will be available from 12:00pm IST this Friday, 4 August 2023 at www.bookmyshow.com. Fans interested in joining an early presale from 12:00pm IST this Thursday, 3 August, can register now via the BookMyShow app and website.  

WWE fans in attendance can look forward to seeing their favorite WWE Superstars in action including World heavyweight champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens, Intercontinental Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER, Jinder Mahal, Veer, Sanga, Drew McIntyre, Becky Lynch, Natalya, Matt Riddle, Ludwig Kaiser, and many more*. 

Sony Sports Network is the home of WWE in India including WWE’s flagship programming Raw, SmackDown, NXT and WWE’s Premium Live Events including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and more – showcased on Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu). For more information visit www.sonysportsnetwork.com. 

WWE Superstar Spectacle in India is produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination. 

Mumbai: The first-ever S8UL Gaming Fest, presented by Lenovo and Intel, was a two-day gaming spectacle bringing together more than 13,000 attendees from the Indian Gaming community to celebrate the journey of Indian gaming & Esports as a tribute to S8UL fans, at the Manpho Convention Centre in Bangalore. Around 30 S8UL gamers were present at the event, and the attendees rejoiced as they connected with their favorite gamers, competed in fun tournaments, participated in cosplay, and experienced some revolutionary gaming tech. The event was co-hosted by The Esports Club (TEC). Sponsors & event partners Youtube India, Mogo Esports, and Act Fibernet helped make the event a resounding success.

The gaming carnival, which was organised by S8UL Esports, India’s foremost Esports organisation in partnership with the Esports Club, witnessed an unprecedented response from the gaming community as it also garnered over 50 million views on Instagram stories, 200 million overall impressions across all social media channels, and was trending at #2 and #4 on YouTube.

With this event, S8UL Esports which is the brainchild of Indian Esports industry veterans and distinguished gamers Naman Mathur (Mortal), Animesh Agarwal (8Bit Thug), and Lokesh Jain (Goldy) became the first Indian Esports organization to successfully host a gaming fest in the country. Following its ground-breaking success, the organization also officially announced that the gaming fest will be back next year on an even bigger scale and will be hosted in Mumbai.

S8UL co-founder and CEO Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug said, “The S8UL Gaming Fest was a unique celebration dedicated to our fans, providing them with a platform to connect with their beloved creators. The response we received in terms of interactions on social media as well as the turnout at the event was truly overwhelming. Engaging in exciting activities with the community that has been such a big part of our journey was heartwarming for each one of us. We extend our gratitude to all the attendees, especially to our partners and sponsors whose stellar support enabled our initiative to turn into a grand success. Looking ahead, we cannot wait to bring the second edition of this unforgettable experience for our fans on an even larger scale and are confident that it will exceed everyone’s expectations”.

The gaming fest enabled fans to immerse in the world of premium gaming experiences with VR and Racing Simulators and the opportunity to try their hands on the latest high-end gaming devices from Lenovo and Intel that were on display at the fest. Adding to the excitement, Mortal and 8Bit Sid unveiled the latest Lenovo LOQ product too, at the event.

Lenovo India director of marketing Chandrika Jain stated, “The S8UL Gaming Festival gave us an opportunity to engage with hundreds of casual and serious gamers. With over 10k attendees experiencing gaming on our Legion devices at the event, this weekend’s crowd-puller really solidified our leadership and popularity amongst the gaming community. It was great to partner with S8UL Gaming Festival and The Esports Club to bring forth this impactful, ultimate gaming experience on-ground.”

By bringing together the country’s leading gaming talent, creators, and their passionate fan base all under one roof, the S8UL Gaming Fest provided gaming enthusiasts with a one-of-a-kind experience. The event showcased a diverse range of activities that kept the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the two days.

The Esports Club co-founder & COO Mansoor “Nabu” Ahmed said, “ The two-day extravaganza has brought sheer delight to the gaming community, and we’re even more excited to continue making it even better alongside S8UL. Stay tuned for more epic gaming experiences!”

The gaming fest’s main attractions included the S8UL creator Valorant Tournament, which witnessed intense battles between the organization’s popular creators such as ScoutOP, SnaxGaming, PayalGaming, Regaltos, 8Bit Mamba, and KrutikaPlays and among others. At the event, fans were also finally able to get their hands on the highly anticipated S8UL Esports merchandise that had been eagerly awaited.

Going beyond the tournaments and merch, gaming aficionados had the opportunity to gain insights and tips from the distinguished creators of the industry who were part of the YouTube panel discussion. Fans gained valuable knowledge directly from their favorite content creators, about their journey in the digital space.

Additionally, the fest also hosted a captivating Gaming Cosplay Competition on both days. Attendees showcased their remarkable costumes and accessories with the winner being rewarded with a stunning Lenovo gaming laptop.

The S8UL Gaming Fest with the support of Youtube India, MOGO, ACT Fibernet, Lenovo, Intel, and the Esports Club has set a new benchmark for gaming events in India, and the gaming community will eagerly be anticipating the upcoming edition to engage in more exciting activities.

Mumbai: Four players of the Indian women’s team, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, will be part of The Hundred 2023. The latest edition of The Hundred will start on 1 August and run till 27 August. FanCode will be live streaming all the matches from this year’s edition. Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues too will be playing in this year’s competition. 

Cricket fans can watch all the action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS), TV app available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, Airtel XStream, OTT Play and www.fancode.com. Games will start at 7:30 PM and 11:00 PM IST. 

The eight teams competing include Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, Southern Brave, Trent Rockets, and the Welsh Fire. 

While Harmanpreet Kaur will represent Trent Rockets, Smriti Mandhana will be turning up for Southern Brave. Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh will play for Northern Superchargers and London Spirit respectively. 

Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are amongst some other marquee players expected to feature in the tournament. 

The Hundred is England Cricket Board’s latest innovation and sees eight men’s and women’s teams competing in an exciting new 100-ball format. Bowlers are allowed to bowl either five or ten consecutive deliveries, with each bowler delivering a maximum of 20 deliveries. Both men’s and women’s matches are held back-to-back in the same venue, with equal prize money for the winners. 

Trent Rockets and Oval Invincibles are the defending men’s and women’s champions respectively.

Mumbai: The much-awaited skyfair.news 2023 Lanka Premier League (LPL) took off on Sunday evening amidst a glamorous opening ceremony at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium. The ceremony witnessed a mix of high-octane music, Srilankan culture, dance, firework and fanfare ahead of the faceoff between Colombo Strikers and Jaffna Kingsheld to mark the beginning of the 22 days long league.

The stadium came alive with the breathtaking display of dancing stunts, 25 drummers energetically welcoming everyone in traditional Srilankan outfit, followed by the enchanting voice of Yohani Diloka de Silva, who also happens to be the brand ambassador for the league. The global YouTube sensation mesmerised the eagerly awaiting audience with her songs. As the evening progressed, the opening ceremony unfolded to present a cocktail of light, action, music and beyond.

Expressing enthusiasm for the tournament and the sport’s growth in Sri Lanka, chief guest, Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva, graced the occasion, along with Miss World Tourism, Nguyen Giang Tien of Vietnam as well as other local celebrities who ensured the evening was nothing short of electric. 

“The Lanka Premier League not only celebrates the remarkable talent of our nation but also showcases the unifying power cricket has. As we embark on this journey for the fourth time, we look forward to a gripping display of skill, passion, and camaraderie off the field as well as a competitive brand of cricket on the field. I extend my best wishes to all the participating teams, coaches, and supporters as well as the fans,” commented Sri Lankan Cricket president Shammi Silva.

“It is heartening to see how the Lanka Premier League has once again brought together the best cricketers in the World to enthrall the cricket fans all over the World. LPL has provided a great platform to a lot of youngsters over the last few years and I am sure that we will see a lot of budding talent coming through in the next three weeks,” said IPG Group (the official rights holder of LPL) founder and CEO Anil Mohan Sankhdhar.

The participating teams, includes Colombo Strikers led by Niroshan Dickwella, Dambulla Aura captained by Kusal Mendis, Galle Titans led by Dasun Shanaka, B-Love Kandy captained by Wanindu Hasaranga, and defending champions Jaffna Kings led by veteran Sri Lankan allrounder Thisara Perera, also took part in the ceremony.

The other highlight of the ceremony was the grand unveiling of the prestigious LPL trophy. Amidst much anticipation and excitement, the chief guest and distinguished delegates proudly inaugurated the gleaming trophy for the fourth edition of LPL.

Famous Sri Lankan singers Chithral Sompala and Umara Sinhawansa combined beautifully to deliver a soulful rendition of the National anthem followed by an energetic dance performance to the official theme song as the opening ceremony drew curtains and the fourth edition kicked off.

Mumbai: The vibrant city of Ahmedabad witnessed high octane biking spectacle as the Moto GP Bharat’s multi “City Tour” made its way to the iconic Indian Institute of Management (IIM) campus on Sunday, where, close to 500 riders congregated to celebrate their biking passion as well as welcome the City Tour of MotoGP, which will take place in India for the first time from 22-24 September 2023.

While the bikers rode through various points in the city to celebrate the momentous bike ride; thrilling motorbike action and music performance by the popular IIM band inside the campus added extra entertainment to the event. The packed campus crowd was enthralled by the freewheeling stunts of the expert bikers as they showcased gravity-defying manoeuvres.

“We are thrilled to bring MotoGP Bharat’s multi-city tour to Ahmedabad. This city has witnessed several iconic sports events in the past and we are really excited to be at the IIM Campus- always a hub for a passionate and thriving sporting community. While the ride witnessed the excitement  and remarkable energy of the biking community gathered here; Fresh Face and Motofluencer contest was undertaken as part of the City Tour to choose lucky contest winners who will watch the Indian edition of the race Live at Buddh International Circuit and the host state of Uttar Pradesh,” said FairStreet Sport managing director and head of city tours Sushant Srivastava, the Indian promoters of MotoGP

While the event propagated the MotoGP Bharat’s race philosophy of “Roads are for riding” and “Tracks are for racing” and encouraged young and aspirational riders to become aware of this global IP. The objective of the city ride was also to forge a strong sense of camaraderie with the biking fraternity of Ahmedabad city and across the state.

MotoGP Bharat’s quest to celebrate and promote female riders, from across the country also resonated with the women during interactions at the event.                         

The spectators were fully engaged to become contest winners of the Fresh Face and Motofluencer contest organised at the event. Red Bull fuelled the excitement as the official energy drink partner for the event

Host state, Uttar Pradesh will welcome the bike enthusiasts from Ahmedabad and other cities as the caravan will proceed across the country before culminating in Delhi on the race weekend in September, from where participants will ride to the iconic Buddh International Circuit for the race that takes place from 22-24 September 2023.