News for 'GMR Sports'

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The world's first franchise-based rugby sevens league, the Rugby Premier League (RPL), will get under way in Mumbai in June, organisers Rugby India and GMR Sports said on Friday.

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor, where he worked alongside coach Ricky Ponting, and later returned to the franchise as Director of Cricket after his stint as BCCI president.

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday 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 Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Hundred looking to feed off IPL's "phenomenal growth" after drawing Indian investment

Pant's IPL 2024 comeback confirmed? DC CEO drops hint

Pant's IPL 2024 comeback confirmed? DC CEO drops hint

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Sagar said they are hoping that India's wicketkeeper batter will soon make a return and play in IPL 2024

GMR deny IT raid at its Delhi office

GMR deny IT raid at its Delhi office

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The Income Tax department on Thursday carried out a raid at the Delhi Daredevil office owned by conglomerate GMR in connection with the IPL probe.

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Hampshire became the first county championship club to be owned by an overseas franchise.

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 percent stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans.

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US

5 IPL franchises bidding for teams in England's The Hundred

5 IPL franchises bidding for teams in England's The Hundred

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among the IPL franchises who have submitted bids.

Lillee joins Delhi Daredevils

Lillee joins Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Australian fast bowling great Dennis Lillee on Wednesday joined Delhi Daredevils, the Delhi Indian Premier League team owned by GMR Sports. "It feels great to be a part of GMR Sports and Delhi Daredevils. I've known many of the young players in the Delhi Daredevils squad and am naturally delighted to be part of this team," he said.

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

At the start of the auction on Sunday, Punjab Kings had the highest funds at Rs 110.5 crore, which decreased to Rs 10.9 crore before Day 2 on Monday.

GMR rejig makes youngest son corporate chairman

GMR rejig makes youngest son corporate chairman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Kiran Kumar Grandhi, 38, was earlier in charge of the urban infrastructure and highways business, which contributes five per cent of the Rs 10,000-crore revenue of GMR Infra.

IPL mania spills over to cyberspace

IPL mania spills over to cyberspace

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

After the playing ground and television, the marketing of the DLF Indian Premier League has moved to cyberspace. Some of the teams have drawn up plans to beef up their web presence with new interactive features. GMR Holding's Delhi Daredevils team plans to introduce a 3D interactive feature on its portal for e-learning in sports.

Clean bowled: Loss making IPL team owners set for better runs?

Clean bowled: Loss making IPL team owners set for better runs?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Hit by scams in recent times, the IPL is yet to prove a good business move for its franchisees.

Daredevils appoint Snape as performance coach

Daredevils appoint Snape as performance coach

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Delhi Daredevils has appointed former England cricketer Jeremy Snape as the team's performance coach for the Indian Premier League season.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils launch official song

IPL: Delhi Daredevils launch official song

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Delhi Daredevils today launched its new official song Munday Dilli Ke to herald the upcoming season of the India Premier League, that kicks off on April 4.

Simons named head coach of Delhi Daredevils

Simons named head coach of Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

India's bowling mentor Eric Simons has been appointed head coach of Delhi Daredevils for the forthcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Apart from Simmons, a former South Africa international, T A Sekar also makes a return to the Delhi IPL team as its mentor.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) paid a whopping Rs 50 crore as income tax for the year 2013-14, its monthly disclosure on spending has revealed. Giving details of spendings exceeding Rs 25 lakh on its official website, the BCCI also revealed that it paid service tax of Rs 2.74 crore. India's Under-19 and A team coach Rahul Dravid was paid half of his professional fees during the month gone by and the figure for that stood at Rs 1.30 crore. Besides, the Assam Cricket Association was paid Rs 3.37 crore as part of its annual dues for the year 2014-15.

CSK announce partnership; Fleming to be Texas Super Kings coach

CSK announce partnership; Fleming to be Texas Super Kings coach

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Stephen Fleming will be the coach of Dallas-based Major League Cricket (MLC) club Texas Super Kings (TSK), which announced its partnership with IPL side Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Joy for Goenka; despair for Jindal

Joy for Goenka; despair for Jindal

Rediff.com2 May 2022

RPSG Group Chairman Sanjiv Goenka enjoyed himself as his newly acquired Lucknow team won by six runs to inch closer to the play-offs while JSW Group's MD and Chairman Sajjan Jindal saw his Delhi team slip to their fifth loss from nine games.

From state bodies to players, BCCI releases funds for all

From state bodies to players, BCCI releases funds for all

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India released pending payments to various stakeholders which include Test match centres, state bodies, match fee of India players besides salary of coaches and commentators.

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'This kind of a last minute order creates immense problems for airlines.'

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Sehwag, Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals in LLC

After football Sachin Tendulkar pads up for Pro Kabaddi

After football Sachin Tendulkar pads up for Pro Kabaddi

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The cricket icon is a co-owner of the Chennai franchise, one of the new teams added to the sport league

Daredevils Zaheer, Yuvraj eye IPL 8 for India comeback

Daredevils Zaheer, Yuvraj eye IPL 8 for India comeback

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Out of favour because of poor form and injury, Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh are hoping for a good showing with Delhi Daredevils this IPL season to return to the Indian team.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils is now Delhi Capitals; Iyer to continue as captain

IPL: Delhi Daredevils is now Delhi Capitals; Iyer to continue as captain

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Dhawan returns to Delhi for the 2019 season after being traded by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Australian great Ricky Ponting will continue to coach the team.

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

Force India play down impact of Mallya's troubles

Force India play down impact of Mallya's troubles

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

A court warrant in India against billionaire Vijay Mallya over his airline business has no repercussions for his Force India Formula One team, deputy principal Bob Fernley said on Sunday.

T20 leagues are the future of cricket, says Preity Zinta. Do you agree?

T20 leagues are the future of cricket, says Preity Zinta. Do you agree?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The Bollywood actress and businesswoman co-owns the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kings XI Punjab and has now expanded her cricket empire to include the Stellenbosch Kings in South Africa's newly-launched T20 Global League.

Will Carlos rise again as Delhi Daredevils face KKR?

Will Carlos rise again as Delhi Daredevils face KKR?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Carlos Brathwaite's inclusion will lift the spirits of Delhi Daredevils.

IPL-style football tournament deferred to September 2014

IPL-style football tournament deferred to September 2014

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

The organisers of the much-anticipated Indian Premier League-style football league decided to defer the proposed tournament to September-November next year instead of early 2014.

Delhi Capitals: Also-rans to Top Guns

Delhi Capitals: Also-rans to Top Guns

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Ricky Ponting + Sourav Ganguly + Shreyas Iyer + Kagiso Rabada + Rishabh Pant + Shikhar Dhawan + consistent team selection. Dhruv Munjal on how Delhi Capitals achieved a remarkable turnaround in IPL 2019.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI SGM on Dec 1, five-year FTP to be decided

Cricket Buzz: BCCI SGM on Dec 1, five-year FTP to be decided

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The BCCI will hold its Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi on December 1 to discuss a three- point agenda including the all-important Future Tours Programme (FTP) of the Indian team spanning 2019-2023.

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished. Instead, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, the IPL made the BCCI richer by over Rs 3 billion!