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  • TKR ropes in Stake as title sponsor in multi-year global partnership

    TKR ropes in Stake as title sponsor in multi-year global partnership

    MUMBAI: The Trinbago Knight Riders just hit a sponsorship sixer. Caribbean Premier League’s most decorated franchise has inked a multi-year title partnership with Stake, the world’s leading online casino and sportsbook adding some serious global firepower to its off-field playbook. With four CPL titles under its belt (2015, 2017, 2018, 2020), TKR’s winning legacy now aligns with a brand that’s betting big on cricket. Stake already has marquee partnerships across the sporting spectrum, including UFC, Everton FC, and the Stake F1 Team. Its latest Caribbean swing follows recent forays into cricket with the Paarl Royals, European Cricket Championships, and Major League Cricket.

    “This partnership marks a significant milestone for us,” said Knight Riders Sports Group CMO Binda Dey. “Bringing together two globally recognised brands, we aim to elevate fan engagement through innovation and technology.”

    And innovation is already in motion. The announcement was hyped with a teaser campaign starring Knight Riders legends Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Dwayne Bravo alongside Stake-backed athletes from across the world. The result? A viral buzz building up to the big reveal, with cross-sport fandom fuelling the fire.

    “TKR’s success and passionate fanbase make them the perfect addition to our cricket portfolio,” said Stake’s CMO Akhil Sarin. “Our aim is to build immersive, tech-driven fan experiences that channel the thrill of T20 cricket.”

    This partnership is more than a logo swap, it’s a play for deeper, digital-first engagement. Expect gamified fan zones, interactive content drops, and a Stake-powered edge to TKR’s growing global fanbase.

    In the high-stakes world of franchise cricket, this Knight–casino combo could be a jackpot move.
     

  • Knight Riders Zidd Ki Nahi Hadd sets season’s tone

    Knight Riders Zidd Ki Nahi Hadd sets season’s tone

    MUMBAI: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), holders of three Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, have revealed their seasonal campaign, Zidd Ki Nahi Hadd.

    The campaign showcases the entire KKR team, including captain Ajinkya Rahane, vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine. Head coach Chandrakant Pandit and team mentor DJ Bravo also feature, emphasising the Knight Riders’ determined and audacious approach on the cricket field.

    Zidd Ki Nahi Hadd is designed to galvanise both supporters and players, setting the stage for a highly charged season for the defending champions.

    The Kolkata Knight Riders are set to resume their campaign against the Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, 26 March.

    The campaign can be viewed via the following link:

     

     

  • Match tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 2 launched

    Match tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 2 launched

    Mumbai: The DP World International League T20 Season 2 tickets for all 34 matches – the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region – are now available online as well as on all 14 Virgin Megastore outlets across the UAE.  The tickets start at an affordable 20 dirhams for all General spectator stands at the Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

    The month-long tournament will be an incredible opportunity for cricket fans in the UAE and those from around the world to watch some of the biggest stars of the game represent the six DP World ILT20 franchises in the month-long cricketing extravaganza that begins at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium with a clash between defending champions Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors on Friday, 19 January.

    The big hits, wickets and catches on field will be complimented by off field entertainment for fans of all age groups. The DP World ILT20 will be a memorable occasion for all, the tournament final will be staged at the iconic ‘Ring of Fire’ Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, 17 February.  

    Fans can choose their seating spots through a wide range of enclosures and boxes across the three venues. The tickets are available for Premium and various hospitality categories. Tickets for children aged six to 16 start at 10 dirhams while under five years of age will get free access. There are a wide variety of early bird discounts available for all three venues.

    Season 2 will feature present-day household names like David Warner, Andre Russell, David Willey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Alex Hales, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Chris Woakes and Maheesh Theekshana. More than 100 international and 24 UAE players will feature in the tournament.

    DP World ILT20 CEO David White said, “We are delighted to launch the match tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 2. For the second year in the running, we are bringing a world-class cricket tournament at our three world-class venues. The cricket fans in the UAE and those travelling here in the tourist-friendly months of January and February have a real treat on offer as the world’s best cricketing talent showcase their skills in the action-packed T20 format.

    “We have kept the tickets at an affordable price. The fans will get to watch their favourite cricket stars play for their favourite team while enjoying the festive offerings, carnivals and entertainment at all three venues. The DP World ILT20 Season 2 is all set to be bigger and better and we can’t wait for the action to begin on Friday, 19 January 2024.”

    DP World ILT20 Season 2 Schedule:

    Friday, 19 January – Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    Saturday, 20 January – Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates – Dubai International Stadium

    Sunday, 21 January – Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Dubai International Stadium

    Sunday, 21 January – MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Monday, 22 January – Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriors – Dubai International Stadium

    Tuesday, 23 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Wednesday, 24 January – Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers – Dubai International Stadium

    Thursday, 25 January – Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Dubai International Stadium

    Friday, 26 January – Sharjah Warriors vs MI Emirates – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    Saturday, 27 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Saturday, 27 January – Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    Sunday, 28 January – MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Sunday, 28 January – Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriors – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    Monday, 29 January – Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    Tuesday, 30 January – Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates – Dubai International Stadium

    Wednesday, 31 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Thursday, 1 February – Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers – Dubai International Stadium

    Friday, 2 February – MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Saturday, 3 February – Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants – Dubai International Stadium

    Saturday, 3 February – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Sunday, 4 February – MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Sunday, 4 February – Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriors – Dubai International Stadium

    Monday, 5 February – Sharjah Warriors vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    Tuesday, 6 February – Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants – Dubai International Stadium

    Wednesday, 7 February – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Thursday, 8 February – Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates – Dubai International Stadium

    Friday, 9 February – Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals – Dubai International Stadium

    Saturday, 10 February – Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Dubai International Stadium

    Saturday, 10 February – MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Sunday, 11 February – Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    Tuesday, 13 February – Qualifier 1 – Dubai International Stadium

    Wednesday, 14 February – Eliminator – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    Thursday, 15 February – Qualifier 2 – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

    Saturday, 17 February – Final – Dubai International Stadium

    *All single-headers (evening matches) begin at 6:30pm local time.

    *Afternoon match on double-headers day begin at 2:3opm local time. 
     

  • HERO MOTOCORP SETS THE STAGE FOR RETURN OF TWENTY20 CRICKET

    HERO MOTOCORP SETS THE STAGE FOR RETURN OF TWENTY20 CRICKET

    The wait is over!Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer is set to bring the exciting cricketing action back with Hero Caribbean Premier League (Hero CPL),popularly known as the ‘Biggest Party in Sport’, startingfrom 18 August to 10 September 2020.

    Marking the return of the electrifying Twenty20 format of the game in the ‘New Normal’, the tournament will be conducted in a bio-secure environment to meet the safety and social distancing protocols. In a first for a cricket premier league, the matches would be played in stadiums without any spectators, with the objective to maintain social distancing.

    Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman & CEO of Hero MotoCorp, said, “Hero MotoCorp has always believed in supporting and promoting sporting action across the world and we are glad to be leading the efforts towards the resumption of top sporting event in the Caribbean. The Hero CPL T20marks the gradual return of live action sports after a gap of nearly four months. The Hero Caribbean Premier League is an exciting opportunity to highlight the cricketing Heroes from around the world.”

    The Hero CPL will bring the best T20 cricketersin action from the Caribbean and from around the world. This includes the likes of Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Ross Taylor and Dwayne Bravo.

    The Hero CPLT20 will witness participation from six popular teams –Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Trinbago Knight Riders, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Jamaica Tallawahs andSt Lucia Zouks.

    The tournament will see 33 games played at two venues in Trinidad and Tobago. Hero CPL 2019 runners-up – Guyana Amazon Warriors will take onTrinbago Knight Riders in the opening match, while the second game will be contested between Barbados Tridents and St Kitts and Nevis.

    Hero CPL T20 will be broadcasted on Star Sports 1 and 1HD, Star Sports 2 and 2HD, Star Sports Hindi 1 and Hindi 1HD and will also be live streamed on FanCode. Matches will be held at 7.30 PM and 3.00 AM (following day) on weekday and 7.30 PM and 11.45 PM on weekends (IST)respectively.

    First started in 2013, the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a franchise-based T20 format cricket tournament that combines two of the most compelling aspects of Caribbean life – dramatic cricket and a vibrant Carnival atmosphere.

    For further information visit www.cplt20.com.

  • Sony Six bags broadcast rights for Ram Slam T20 Challenge 2014

    Sony Six bags broadcast rights for Ram Slam T20 Challenge 2014

    MUMBAI: Sony Six and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced that the sports channel has acquired the broadcasting rights of the Ram Slam t20 Challenge for the 2014 – 2015 South African cricket season for the Indian sub-continent.

     

    The deal means that the Ram Slam gets televised globally for the second season, following last season’s introduction to the rest of the world. The competition started on 2 November with the final scheduled for 12 December.

     

    Sony Six business head Prasana Krishnan said, ‘‘This exciting property adds a bold and new dimension to our existing array of sports properties. With the acquisition of the rights, we truly believe we are heading in the right direction in establishing our foothold in providing entertaining sporting content, which is what today’s viewers across demographics are truly looking for.”

     

    CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat, commented: “We welcome Six as a new CSA partner and congratulate them on their acquisition. South African cricket is currently riding the crest of a wave with our national team, the Proteas, being ranked number one in both Test match and ODI cricket. The presence of our Proteas plus a galaxy of international stars will add further gloss to a great competition.”

     

    Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell, Craig Kieswetter, Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle are some of the international player’s who will be playing during the Ram Slam this season. The action got underway yesterday at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg with a clash between the Knights and Warriors at 1 30 pm on Six HD.

  • PUMA cashes in on Cricket fever

    PUMA cashes in on Cricket fever

    MUMBAI: PUMA is all set to take cricket digital with the launch of its Facebook application – PUMA Finger Bash. The innovative and addictive game allows players to virtually compete against Team PUMA in a game of cricket – where the players can bowl, bat & score with their fingers.

    PUMA Finger Cricket will give the Indian cricket fans a chance to be involved with cricket in a way convenient to them. Similar to the famous and age-old game played with the hand ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors‘ – PFB is easily played on-ground between friends and makes for a very entertaining past-time.

    Users can play PUMA Finger Bash (PFB) against the virtual forms of their favourite T20 cricketers like Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Brendon McCullum, Adam Gilchrist, Yuvraj Singh and Luke Wright.
     
    In the last season of IPL, PUMA had created a series of superhero comic strips after each match of the Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers.