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  • Alastair Cook returns to the crease for Easemytrip WCL glory

    Alastair Cook returns to the crease for Easemytrip WCL glory

    MUMBAI: Sir Alastair Cook is dusting off his cricket whites and stepping back onto the pitch, marking a historic return to competitive cricket. The legendary English batsman will join the England Champions squad for the Easemytrip World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, set to take place at Edgbaston this July.

    Cook, who retired from international cricket in 2018 as England’s all-time leading Test run-scorer, will reunite with his former teammate and captain Eoin Morgan, who is set to lead the England Champions in the highly anticipated tournament.

    Alastair Cook said, “It is great to be back playing for my country. I am really looking forward to being back on the field with Eoin and the other guys. The EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends is providing the chance to be back involved with cricket at its best. I can’t wait!”
    Easemytrip WCL founder and CEO Harshit Tomar said, “Having a player of Sir Alastair Cook’s caliber join the Easemytrip World Championship of Legends will be a tremendous boost for the tournament. His legendary status will undoubtedly elevate the competition and bring immense value to the England Champions team.”

    “Sir Cook’s decision to return to cricket through the Easemytrip WCL platform demonstrates the tournament’s growing prestige and appeal to cricket icons worldwide,” Harshit Tomar added.

    England Champions owner Praveen Sharma said, “This is more than just a team announcement, it’s history in motion. With Cook and Morgan at the helm, England Champions is ready to take the Easemytrip WCL by storm.”

    Captain Eoin Morgan welcomed Cook saying, “Having Alastair back is not just about cricket, it’s about camaraderie, history, and creating new memories. We’re not just playing the game, we’re honoring it.”

    Easemytrip chairman and founder and Easemytrip WCL chief patron Nishant Pitti said, “We are thrilled to witness the return of Sir Alastair Cook to international cricket through the Easemytrip World Championship of Legends. His participation, alongside other cricket icons, perfectly aligns with our vision of supporting world-class sporting events that bring joy to millions of fans globally.”

    Cook’s career record speaks for itself, 161 Test matches, 12,472 runs at an average of 45.35, and 33 centuries, securing his place among the game’s greats. His return to competitive cricket is set to be a spectacle, reigniting old rivalries and bringing back the elegance of his batting to the global stage.

    As the Easemytrip World Championship of Legends gears up for its July showdown, Cook’s comeback ensures that this tournament will be more than just a nostalgic trip, it will be a thrilling contest of cricketing giants reliving their glory days.

  • CIFDAQ Global becomes platinum sponsor for International Masters League 2025

    CIFDAQ Global becomes platinum sponsor for International Masters League 2025

    MUMBAI : CIFDAQ Global, a cutting-edge blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange, has been announced as the platinum sponsor for the inaugural season of the ‘International Masters League (IML) 2025’ in India. This collaboration marks a strategic move to merge the worlds of sports and blockchain technology, bringing innovation to cricket’s massive fanbase.

    IML 2025 is set to feature six legendary teams, captained by cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Shane Watson, Eoin Morgan, Kumar Sangakkara, and Jacques Kallis. With these superstars returning to the field, the tournament is expected to attract a global audience, reinforcing cricket’s dominance in the sporting world.

    CIFDAQ Global founder & chairman Himanshu Maradiya expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “IML’s debut in India provides the perfect platform for CIFDAQ Global to engage millions of cricket fans. This collaboration allows us to introduce blockchain’s potential and strengthen our global presence.”

    Professional Management Group (PMG) CEO Melroy D’Souza, “We are delighted to have CIFDAQ Global as our platinum sponsor. Their expertise in blockchain and crypto aligns perfectly with IML’s vision of delivering a cutting-edge cricketing experience. This partnership will redefine fan engagement and elevate the league’s impact.”

    With live streaming on JioHotstar, CIFDAQ Global will gain significant exposure, leveraging on-ground branding, in-game activations, content integrations, and strategic partnerships to educate fans on blockchain technology.

  • IPL Auction 2024: When and where to watch, date, time, live streaming, venue

    IPL Auction 2024: When and where to watch, date, time, live streaming, venue

    Mumbai: The IPL 2024 Auction will take place on Tuesday 19 December 2023, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. 333 cricketers will go under the hammer, of whom 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas players, with a maximum of 77 slots to fill. The highest reserve price for a player is Rs 2 crore, with 23 players such as Travis Head, Steve Smith, Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, and Lockie Ferguson listing themselves at that value. Gujarat Titans will come into the auction with the highest purse with Rs 38.15 crore while the Lucknow Super Giants have the lowest purse balance at Rs 13.15 crore.

    JioCinema will bring back its multi-language coverage of the league, streaming the auction in seven languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, and Bhojpuri. Each language will have former Indian cricketers and experts to cover the auction, including the likes of AB de Villiers, Eoin Morgan, Suresh Raina, Anil Kumble, Hanuma Vihari, Abhinav Mukund, Veda Krishnamurthy, and many more.

    JioCinema will also live stream a mock auction with the likes of Suresh Raina, Anil Kumble, Mile Hesson, Eoin Morgan, Robin Uthappa, and others on 18 December at 12 noon to give viewers a flavour of what to expect from auction day and analyse potential strategies.

    Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming IPL Auction 2024 live stream:

    What: IPL Auction 2024

    When: 19 December 2023 (Tuesday)  

    Where: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Time: Pre-auction analysis begins at 12 noon, followed by live auction coverage 1:00 PM onwards

    Live streaming in India: JioCinema 

  • Kevin Pietersen lauds Eoin Morgan, Zak Crawley, and Jonny Bairstow

    Kevin Pietersen lauds Eoin Morgan, Zak Crawley, and Jonny Bairstow

    MUMBAI: Kevin Pietersen has attributed white-ball captain of England, Eoin Morgan, for England’s 3-0 victory over New Zealand. He said it was Eoin Morgan who brought a culture shift to English cricket in the year 2015, which, seven years later, is already showing results.

    He further said that a culture shift like that which handed England a 3-0 victory was worth it. In addition to this, he mentioned Brendon McCullum, and he said from all the years that he had known Brendon, he knew how Brendon intended to bring a positive attitude to the English team.

    Going further, he also lauded England’s Cricket Board(ECB) for the inclusion of 24 years old lad Zak Crawley in the test match against India. Brendon McCullum’s updated management has constantly backed Zak Crawley. In fact, according to him, it would have been a massive blunder if Zak Crawley hadn’t been included despite his failure against New Zealand.

    It’s important to note that Zak scored merely 87 runs in 6 innings on an average of 14.5. Even Jonny Bairstow, who’s known for his fearless shots in shorter formats of the game, hasn’t missed out on Kevin Pietersen’s compliments. He said it’s a treat to his eyes to see Jonny play, and the inclusion of Jonny in the test team is a bonus because Jonny is always ready to score rapidly in test matches, and Brendon’s new management backs him.

    Kevin has given credit to IPL for Jonny’s high performance because he got accustomed to massive crowds and faced nearly all kinds of bowlers. However, after closely monitoring the 1st innings of the 5th test match of India vs England, it seems like Kevin wasn’t wrong about Jonny’s performance at all. Jonny scored 106 runs in merely 140 balls at a phenomenal average of 75.71; thus, keeping that in mind, we can say Jonny is having his time of life in 2022.

    Furthermore, Kevin said that after the English team handed over a 3-0 defeat to New Zealand, he was shocked how New Zealand was able to lift the world test championship trophy because they certainly didn’t deserve it.

    He also highlighted the efforts of Eoin Morgan on how he has transformed the English cricket team and brought out the best in the players. With a winning culture, young talent backing, etc. overall, Eoin Morgan should be widely appreciated for his devotion and honesty towards English cricket. Kevin thinks Eoin always believed in his players, and that’s what a great leader does. But it’s sad to see him being replaced by another great batsman, Jos Butler.