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  • Gaurs Group acquires Gorakhpur Lions in BCCI-backed T20 league

    Gaurs Group acquires Gorakhpur Lions in BCCI-backed T20 league

    Mumbai: The Gaurs Group, a leading real estate major of the country headquartered in the Delhi-NCR region, has proudly announced its ownership of the Gorakhpur Lions franchise in the highly anticipated UP T20 League. This strategic move cements Gaurs Group’s commitment to fostering sports and community development in the region.

    Sports isn’t an unknown territory for the Delhi-NCR-based group, as they’ve been known to develop various infrastructures to support and uplift sport in one form or the other, including the majestic Gaur City Sports Complex. The Complex spread across a sprawling 18 acres of land, is widely loved and revered by the residents of Gaur City. The Gorakhpur team is one of the six teams that’ll be participating in the UP T20 League, joining the likes of Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi & Meerut in the upcoming league.

    In a significant development unveiled during the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association’s press conference on 20 August 2023, the UP T20 League is all set to kick off its inaugural season on 30 August 2023, with finals and the closing ceremony scheduled to be held on 16 September 2023. The league promises to be a spectacular showcase of cricketing talent, with some of the most prominent youngsters from Uttar Pradesh participating in the league.

    Gaurs Group chairman and MD Shri. Manoj Gaur while addressing the media — extended his gratitude towards Shri Ravi Kishan who graced the ceremony as the Guest of Honour. Mr. Kishan who is not only a veteran actor but also a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Gorakhpur extended his best wishes to the Gorakhpur Lions cricket team as they storm into the exhilarating arena of UP T20. His cheers resonate with the team’s spirit, echoing the passion and dedication that fuels their journey towards victory.

    Gaurs Group chairman & managing director Shri. Manoj Gaur expressed his gratitude, stating, “Acquiring ownership of the Gorakhpur Lions in the UP T20 League is an important step for the Gaurs Group. We see this as an opportunity to not only engage with cricket enthusiasts

    but also to give back to the community. Our aim is to create a team that embodies the fierce spirit of Gorakhpur, and with #DahadegaGorakhpur and team anthem ‘Jeet Ke Jayenge’ as our rallying cry, we are determined to play fearless and aggressive cricket, and celebrate every bit like it a win-for all.”

    The official unveiling of the Gorakhpur Lions’ Team Jersey, Logo, The Anthem ‘Jeet Ke Jayenge’, and the introduction of the 20-member squad took place on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the prestigious Hotel The Gaur Sarovar Premiere – Gaur City, Greater Noida.  The team is all set to make a mark in the UP T20 League with its exciting set of players. The roster includes marquee players, Dhruv Chand Jurel and Mohsin Khan, who have already earned accolades in the IPL and domestic cricket.

    Dhruv Chand Jurel, recognized for his explosive batting and magnetic fielding, is poised to lead the charge as the marquee batsman for the Gorakhpur Lions. Meanwhile, Mohsin Khan, renowned for his blistering fast bowling, adds firepower to the team’s bowling arsenal. Both players have represented Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket, contributing to the team’s local flavour and connection with the community.

    “Today marks a significant moment for the Gaurs Group as we step onto the cricketing field with the Gorakhpur Lions in the UP T20 League. This venture symbolizes our deep-rooted commitment to embracing new horizons. It’s not just about owning a team; it’s about fostering unity, passion, and community spirit. With Gorakhpur’s fervour coursing through our veins, we embark on this journey, determined to bring cricket closer to every heart.”, said Gaursons Sports Ventures director Veshesh Gaur expressing his excitement as Gorakhpur Lions looking to step into the high-octane cricket arena.

    The 20-player squad of Gorakhpur Lions is as follows:

    Dhruv Chand Jurel, Mohsin Khan, Sameer Choudhary, Shivam Sharma, Abhishek Goswami, Siddharth Yadav, Yashovardhan Singh, Vijay Kumar, Karan Chaudhary, Ankit Chaudhary, Sunit Kumar, Rishabh Bansal, Devansh Chaturvedi, Kaartikaya Singh, Abdul Rehman, Anshuman Pandey, Ankit Rathi, Rishav Rai, Vivek Kumar, Puneet Gupta.

    The Gorakhpur Lions’ squad boasts a perfect blend of emerging talent, youth, and seasoned experience, making them formidable contenders in the UP T20 League. CP Plus, BOP, Investors clinic, Jaquar, Gold Line, Star Estate, Rybo Bathware, and APL APOLLO are proud to sponsor the Gaurs Group’s acquisition of the Gorakhpur Lions cricket team in the BCCI-backed T20 league in association with the UPCA.

  • Zing brings ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’ season 13

    Zing brings ‘Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya’ season 13

    Mumbai: Zing’s flagship show Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, also popularly known as PTKK, is geared up for its season 13, which starts on 22 October. The show, with 12 seasons and over 200+ episodes under its belt, will continue building a strong legacy of romance with nuanced tales of love that resonate with gen-z.

    The theme for this season is “Har Love Hai Khaas,” which is aligned with the present-day dating landscape. This season brings together love stories from different perspectives, which will be a perfect blend of passion, emotions, complications, true love, and friendship.

    Zing, &TV & Big Magic chief cluster officer Vishnu Shankar said, “Love and its trials and tribulations” is what every young heart is well-versed with and connects with. Having a finger on the consumer’s pulse, or should I say, heart, is what led us to conceptualise Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya nine years ago, making it the longest-running show capturing real, young, Indian love stories. After twelve successful seasons, we are proud and excited to launch Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Season 13. Through this season, we hope to take our viewers on an amazing journey of stories that celebrate the various unique hues of love and romance.”

    Since its debut in 2014, the show has gained traction with stories about young people dealing with various aspects of love and romantic relationships. Immersive storylines, relatable characters, and a new cast and story for each episode ensured that PTKK stayed in the hearts of its viewers.

    Popular TV stars such as Parth Samthaan, Surbhi Jyoti, Shivangi Joshi, Mohsin Khan, Priyank Sharma, Mansi Srivastava, and Niti Taylor have been part of this show over the years. The unmissable anthem of Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, sung by singer Jubin Nautiyal, is the soul of the show, which has made it to the playlist of every PTKK fan.

  • News Channels continue their innovations for World Cup

    News Channels continue their innovations for World Cup

    MUMBAI: When India and Pakistan face each other on the Cricket ground, it’s bigger than just a game. With emotions running high in two neighboring sides of the border for the World Cup face-off between India & Pakistan, NewsX and India News will join hands with PTV Sports and DIN News of Pakistan to present ‘War of the Worlds-Indo-Pak Clash’ and ‘India Mange Cup’ respectively, that will bring to the viewers extensive coverage around the Indo-Pak matches in the World Cup 2015.

     

    Continuing with its objective of delivering quality content, iTV Network brings exclusive shows under this association. The channels will telecast multiple joint shows where panellists from both nations will discuss and analyze the teams, their performances and the likely outcome of the matches. The shows will also take a closer look at the history of the World Cup matches played between India and Pakistan. The channels together will conduct build-up shows on 13 and 14 February before the nations’ first face-off in World cup on 15 February. The special show will also analyse the impact index of the teams and the players by using Wisden Wizard Impact Index by Wisden India.

     

    The array of special programming on the channels will include:

     

    NewsX:

     

    ·         On 13 & 14 February, Preview show before the epic battle between India Pakistan which will reminisce India’s unbeaten record against Pakistan in World Cup matches. The show will also compare both the teams using the Wisden Wizard Impact.

     

    ·         On 15 February @ 7.30am, a half an hour pre-match show that will analyse the likely outcome of the match and a post-match review show to dissect the match from every aspect.

     

    The guest panel will include many big names from India and Pakistan Cricket and Journalism fraternity like Anshuman Gaiekwad, Ayaz Memon, Vinod Kambli, Mohsin Khan, Sarfraz Nawaz, Jonty Rhodes etc.

     

    India News:

     

    ·         On 14 February: A preview show (7pm-10pm) along with debates between the players of respective teams.

     

    ·         On 15 February:  Pre-match special (at 8am) and post-match special, culminating into a mega show at 8pm in the evening that will review the match from all aspects.

     

    The guest panel on the channel will include dignitaries and legendary names from India & Pakistan, such as  Vinod Kambli, Nayan Mongia, Ritender Sodhi, Rajkumar Sharma (Coach, Virat Kohli) & Salim Malik (DIN News).

     

    In addition to these, the channel will also telecast a special show if India & Pakistan fight each other in the knockouts and a mega preview show before the Grand Finale.

     

    Speaking on this partnership, NewsX editor-in-chief Rahul Shivshankar said, “India & Pakistan matches have always creating a huge stir in both of our nations. Catching up with this rising excitement around the world cup face-off between the nations, we are glad to partner with PTV Sports, Pakistan and bring to the viewers a unique line-up of programming never seen before in World Cup. I am confident that this association will enhance our World Cup coverage and will bring the best to our viewers.”

     

    India News editor-in-chief Deepak Chaurasia added, “India-Pakistan cricket matches are like a treat for the cricket lovers of two nations. While all other channels will be busy highlighting reactions from India, we at India News will make one step further by getting coverage direct from the other side of the border. Association with DIN News will certainly add an edge to our programming.”