The Hundred

4 IPL team owners strategic partners for ECB’s The Hundred

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners yesterday were confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in The Hundred and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

The sport's governing body in England said in a release t...


Asia Cup

Will Pakistani cricket fans be robbed of Asia Cup thrills?

Despite all the hype Pakistan loves to create on matches against India and tournaments featuring both the neighbouring countries, the immensely sluggish Pakistani economy seems to be taking a toll on cricket fans there. Take, for example, the issue of broadcast rights that is still to be negotiated for the Pakistan t...


EPL

EPL snags JioStar exec Hrishikesh Shende as its India head

The English Premier League (EPL) has realised that India is a growth market for it in terms of fan following and related issues, though no Indian football player presently features in the premier league.

After having studied the market for some years and tied up with India rights hol...


The Summer I Turned Pretty

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ S3 debut breaks global records

Amazon Prime Video’s popular young-adult drama ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ has returned with a bang. The show’s third season, which premiered on July 16, has registered an impressive 40 percent jump in viewership over its previous season, the streamer said. Created by bestselling author Jenny Han and led by a young star cast including...


leadership

WBD unveils future company names, top leadership for 2026 split

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the formal names and executive leadership for the two companies it will split into—Warner Bros. and Discovery Global. This strategic decision aims to streamline operations and better serve audiences across entertainment, sports, and news. Warner Bros. will encompass Streaming & Studios, housing powerho...