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  • Mastering fantasy cricket: Crucial things to keep in mind while making your team

    Mastering fantasy cricket: Crucial things to keep in mind while making your team

    Mumbai: Fantasy cricket has swiftly emerged as a global phenomenon, capturing the attention of enthusiasts worldwide, particularly in India. It offers an engaging online platform where cricket enthusiasts can test their knowledge and analysis of the game against millions. Team selection is the most important aspect of fantasy cricket. Creating a unique team within the set criteria and time period, with the players you think can perform will lead you towards success on any platform.  

    Why is fantasy cricket so popular? It enables crores of cricket fans and followers to be a part of the game and also win exciting rewards. Users get to strategize and choose players based on their knowledge, pitch conditions, weather reports, win predictions, history and more. This is a step up from just watching the match in the stadium or at home. There is a value-add from an engagement point of view.

    Cricket analysis and prediction platforms like Cricket.com and ESPN Cricinfo among others, offer comprehensive player statistics, match insights, expert analyses, AI-driven predictions, etc. to followers. Some of these platforms also offer an option to make a fantasy cricket team using AI and test the same in original fantasy cricket formats. These platforms are invaluable resources for enthusiasts to stay updated with the latest developments, helping them make informed decisions and level up their fantasy cricket performance. Here are a few tips and tricks to boost your fantasy cricket game –

    Assessing the gameplay

    An essential step is evaluating the recent performance of players. It’s vital to gauge whether a player has maintained good form in recent games rather than relying solely on past achievements. The focus should be on current performance rather than only on a player’s career statistics. The team has to be a mix of batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders, as they are more likely to score consistently.  Further, the selection of the captain and vice-captain holds paramount importance, as they play pivotal roles in determining your team’s success. Their points are often doubled, making their contributions significantly impactful.  shrewd decisions regarding the captain and vice-captain can substantially influence the outcome of a fantasy cricket match.

    An important aspect often missed by many fantasy cricket enthusiasts is the analysis of weather conditions and pitch reports. For instance, prioritizing spinners over swing bowlers during an afternoon game is advisable on a slow and dry pitch. Conversely, adjusting your team composition accordingly is essential in venues like Wankhede Stadium with its conducive conditions for power hitters and swing bowlers.

    Leveraging analytics and original formats

    Game analysis plays a crucial role in the success of cricket fantasy enthusiasts, providing them with valuable insights to make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge. Platforms like Cricket.com offer a range of analytical tools and features to assist players in crafting winning strategies. Through comprehensive player statistics, match previews, and expert opinions, enthusiasts can delve deep into the intricacies of the game and identify key factors influencing player performance. Additionally, Cricket.com enables users to leverage artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize their fantasy teams, ensuring they are well-positioned for success. Platforms such as ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and Dream11 provide similar functionalities. By utilizing these resources effectively, players can enhance their understanding of the game, make informed decisions, and maximize their chances of success in fantasy cricket leagues and contests.

    Furthermore, enthusiasts can elevate their fantasy cricket experience by exploring various fantasy formats offered by platforms like Cricket.com and Dream11. Cricket.com’s “Asli Fantasy” allows players to compete against seasoned fantasy cricket players, testing their skills against some of the best in the game. Similarly, Dream11 offers a “Pro Fantasy” format, challenging users to strategize and compete at a higher level. By embracing these advanced formats, players can sharpen their skills, experience tougher competition, and take their fantasy cricket journey to new heights.

  • Cricket.com unveils ‘Asli Fantasy’

    Cricket.com unveils ‘Asli Fantasy’

    Mumbai: Cricket.com, India’s leading platform for cricket news, updates, analytics and videos announced the introduction of ‘Asli Fantasy’ to its mobile application. This latest addition brings back the original and highly competitive format of cricket fantasy, promising users an unparalleled experience of their favorite sport.

    Responding to a huge demand from its users, Cricket.com is proud to reintroduce the ‘Asli Fantasy’ format, known for its high competitiveness and thrill. In this format, teams are locked in one hour before the commencement of the match, elevating the anticipation and strategic element for participants. ‘Asli Fantasy’ allows users to curate their teams, devise strategies, and play against peers in a competitive environment. Seasoned fantasy players can choose to play from the 3 contest types – rumble, head to head and winner takes all available on the app. The app also offers a ‘Criclytics Team’ where users can choose from 4 different fantasy teams generated by  Cricket.com’s proprietary AI engine.

    “Our decision to reintroduce ‘Asli Fantasy’ stems from the commitment to meet the evolving needs of our users and remaining relevant amidst shifting consumption patterns. With a user-friendly interface, we are excited to see our platform’s foray into another revenue stream,” said Head Digital Works business strategy head Siddharth Sharma.

    In conjunction with the launch of ‘Asli Fantasy,’ Cricket.com is unveiling a set of brand films that capture the essence of using one’s skills and knowledge of cricket to make fantasy teams on cricket.com. This film underscores the expertise and passion for cricket integral for success on the fantasy cricket experience offered by Cricket.com. The films went live on major OTT, OLV and social channels. 

  • Cricket.com unveils ‘Asli Fantasy’

    Cricket.com unveils ‘Asli Fantasy’

    Mumbai: Cricket.com, a platform for cricket news, updates, analytics and videos announced the introduction of ‘Asli Fantasy’ to its mobile application. This latest addition brings back the original and highly competitive format of cricket fantasy, promising users an unparalleled experience of their favorite sport.

    Responding to a huge demand from its users, Cricket.com is proud to reintroduce the ‘Asli Fantasy’ format, known for its high competitiveness and thrill. In this format, teams are locked in one hour before the commencement of the match, elevating the anticipation and strategic element for participants. ‘Asli Fantasy’ allows users to curate their teams, devise strategies, and play against peers in a competitive environment. Seasoned fantasy players can choose to play from the three contest types – rumble, head to head and winner takes all available on the app. The app also offers a ‘Criclytics Team’ where users can choose from four different fantasy teams generated by  Cricket.com’s proprietary AI engine.

    “Our decision to reintroduce ‘Asli Fantasy’ stems from the commitment to meet the evolving needs of our users and remaining relevant amidst shifting consumption patterns. With a user-friendly interface, we are excited to see our platform’s foray into another revenue stream.” said SVP- business strategy head digital works Siddharth Sharma.

    In conjunction with the launch of ‘Asli Fantasy,’ Cricket.com is unveiling a set of brand films that capture the essence of using one’s skills and knowledge of cricket to make fantasy teams on cricket.com. This film underscores the expertise and passion for cricket integral for success on the fantasy cricket experience offered by Cricket.com. The films went live on major OTT, OLV and social channels.

  • Cricket.com collaborates with Darren Gough for India’s tour of England

    Cricket.com collaborates with Darren Gough for India’s tour of England

    Mumbai: Cricket news, updates, analytics and video platform Cricket.com has roped in Darren Gough for the ongoing India – England tour 2022. The retired English fast-bowler has been signed for six videos which will be spread across three T20 and three ODI matches.  

    Darren will analyse every game for Cricket.com and he will also contribute to various content strands on platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

    With more than 200 ODI wickets and countless other records, his perspective on each game is sure to provide cricket enthusiasts a lot of rich insightful information and viewpoints. Additionally, viewers may take in the first-ever Instagram Live with Gough on the site and get his candid opinion about the matches.

    Post the historical test, Gough, one of the all-time greats for England in ODIs will dissect performances and tactics during the white-ball leg of the series. However, his analysis will not be all about the present tour. As a common trend on Cricket.com, experts engage in shows like dressing room stories and life in pictures giving a BTS look at the cricketing world to the readers. These shows also involve ex-cricketers who tell fascinating tales from their playing/coaching days and life in general.

    Head Digital Works, Cricket.com’s manager- content Somesh Agarwal said, “It has always been our endeavour to provide a premium, yet an inclusive platform, for cricket enthusiasts. As one of India’s leading multi-gaming companies, it is imperative for us to engage our viewers with content that excites them. Through our engagement with Darren Gough on the platform, we aim to reach out to new subscribers globally as well as in the Indian subcontinent. We are inclined towards continuing to design campaigns that help in building the CDC platform with different voices for different series.”

    India vs. England has always been a nail-biting competition. With such high stakes and the audience’s attention, this exclusive collaboration of Cricket.com and Darren Gough will provide platform users with an opinion throughout the tour in Gough’s style. With initiatives like this, Cricket.com is completely changing the way people follow cricket. They not only get updated on the scoreboard, news and highlights of the tour but can now ask their questions directly to legends like Gough through Q&A sessions.

  • Head Digital Works diversifies into sports content generation business with Cricket.com

    Head Digital Works diversifies into sports content generation business with Cricket.com

    MUMBAI: Head Digital Works (HDW), formerly known as Head Infotech, which operates India’s most profitable online rummy platform Ace2Three, today announced the launch of its latest venture – Cricket.com.

    The launch of Cricket.com is in line with HDW’s larger diversification plans after its entry into fantasy sports via Fanfight and its social gaming arm Witty Games. Cricket.com will offer a new experience to cricket fans with a greater focus on the use of data in live match scenarios to deliver an exciting second screen experience.

    The platform is aiming to elevate the way cricket is consumed by cricket fans by offering pocket size data insights in regular intervals along with the regular staple offerings of a content platform. HDW has launched cricket.com within a short span of 6 months of in-house development at its Bangalore office and promises to evolve the platform greatly from the soft launch that took place today.

    In the space of a generation, sports content have gone from being a minor part on the edge of the generic news websites to stand-alone industry. Personalizing fan engagement, athletes as content creators, rapid advances in technology, the media consumption behaviour of consumers, and new and improved delivery models are major factors in the staggering growth of digital sports content companies. Another critical element is the change in information consumption patterns by sports enthusiasts and this is where Head Digital Works, a mobile entertainment company, which develops applications for the online gaming industry, wants to innovate.

    Speaking on the occasion, Deepak Gullapalli, CEO – HDW, said, “The launch of cricket.com is part of a larger blueprint for the company. India’s biggest religion is cricket and we want to play a bigger role in this space. We already have a sports game platform via Fanfight and we plan to reach out to a larger base of cricket fans via cricket.com. The plan for the organization includes diversification of the businesses and expansion of our footprint beyond Indian markets. Overall, we are expanding our business offerings and are looking to acquire more talent for all our businesses across Hyderabad and Bangalore. While we are adding other businesses to our portfolio, we are retaining the efficiency of the structure of the organization and giving folks within the set-up an opportunity to help build these businesses to scale in conjunction with the infusion of new talent.”

    HDW plans to consolidate its position as a market leader in the gaming space and grow into a gaming and digital entertainment conglomerate. Through cricket.com, HDW will attempt at offering innovative data-driven content offerings to cricket fans while cementing its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.