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Planetcast’s Role in IPL & T20 Broadcasting
Planetcast Media Services Delivers Flawless IPL 2024 Season Planetcast Media Services proudly announced the successful delivery of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, ensuring zero downtime or glitches across 74 matches held in 13 stadiums. This achievement continues Planetcast’s legacy of providing top-tier media services for major cricketing events, including the recent T20 World…
IPL’s Rapid Growth Boosts Global Status
IPL’s Value Soars to $16.4 Billion The value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged to an impressive $16.4 billion, reflecting a 6.5% increase. This growth is a testament to the league’s continued strength and global appeal. The standalone brand value of the IPL now stands at $3.4 billion, marking a 6.3% growth over…
Cummins: “IPL and Test Windows Simplify Decisions”
Franchise Cricket vs. International Career: A Dilemma for Emerging Players Franchise cricket has increasingly attracted emerging players, who now often prioritize playing in franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide over pursuing an international career. This shift is understandable, given the financial benefits associated with franchise cricket. However, Australia Test Captain Pat Cummins offers a potential solution to…
BCCI: Wankhede Can’t Host All IPL Finals
BCCI Cannot Prioritise One City for Finals, Says Vice-President The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) cannot give preferential treatment to any single city for hosting major finals, stated the board’s vice-president on Friday. This comment came in response to Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray’s recent demand to keep final matches in Mumbai.…
Wankhede Cheers ‘Hardik-Hardik’ as Champions Return
Mumbai Eagerly Awaits Team India’s Homecoming The excitement in Mumbai is palpable as fans eagerly await the arrival of the Indian cricket team for an open bus parade, culminating in a felicitation ceremony at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Crowds have already gathered in huge numbers to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes who recently…
3 IPL Stars Rewarded by Hurricane Beryl
BCCI Announces Squad Changes for T20I Series Against Zimbabwe The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made significant changes to the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Sai Sudarshan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana have been added as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the…
IPL 2025: BCCI Retention; More Players Wanted
IPL 2025: BCCI Begins Finalising Retention Policy With the mega IPL players auction scheduled for later this year, the BCCI has initiated the process of finalizing the retention policy. Franchises have requested the Indian cricket board to extend the number of player retentions for the next three seasons. Franchise Opinions Vary on Retention Numbers According…
Dinesh Karthik Rejoins RCB for IPL 2025
Dinesh Karthik Returns to RCB for IPL 2025 Former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik will once again don the red and blue colors of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), taking on the dual role of the team’s mentor and batting coach. This announcement comes after Karthik’s retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a pivotal performance…
Hardik Pandya: From IPL Flop to T20 WC Hero
The Rise of Hardik Pandya: India’s Irreplaceable All-Rounder The ‘TINA’ Factor A discussion about Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya is hardly ever complete without mentioning the ‘TINA’ (There Is No Alternative) factor. Even during the IPL 2024, when Pandya was visibly out of form, fans and experts agreed that it was extremely difficult to…
