Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.
Magnus Carlsen of Norway feels that on current form Indian star D Gukesh is the favourite to win the World Chess Championship
Titans look to forget Rinku Singh's onslaught against Punjab Kings
India has a talented squad of young players who have played exceptionally throughout the course of the tournament
Under the deal, reportedly worth more than $250 million, international matches and the domestic Big Bash League for men and women will be beamed to India "and other territories across Asia" from the 2023-24 season.
We are left with no other option but to resort to the law ' Rik Dovey, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, Asia, said.
England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign
Sans Hardik, it's starting all over again for dominant India
Following two convincing wins in the Women's T20 World Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team will have their task cut out when they take on England at St. George's Park in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Injury-hit Sri Lanka and South Africa seek winning start to World Cup
'This is a first-of-its-kind partnership in the Indian media & entertainment landscape, and this association with Disney Star reflects our sharp, strategic vision for the sports business India.'
The tournament, which returns after a four-year absence, will be played in the T20 format this year with an eye on the T20 World Cup later this year.
Chance for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to produce that one breakout performance
Indian team will certainly feel a sense of deja vu when it takes on a red-hot South Africa on Sunday in what will be a battle of equals
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and former England opener Geoffrey Boycott will provide the cutting edge for the ESPN-STAR Sports programme.
When brands look at cricket, India's male cricketers are an obvious choice.
Disney-Star is positioning IPL as a "big-screen experience" where families and friends can come together over a game of cricket, much the way football is consumed in Europe and other parts of the world.
Rohit's men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat
'If tech giants like Amazon, Google, Apple and Meta enter the IPL broadcasting arena, it could further revolutionize sports media in India.'
Bangladesh have beaten India three times in the last four ODIs -- twice in a bilateral series in December 2022 and then in the Asia Cup.
Urvi Malvania reveals STAR India's big plans for IPL-11.
Pakistan are traditionally good against spinners but Babar Azam and Co. would take the likes of promising Dunith Wellalage and company lightly at their peril.
India have already secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy and they will now be playing for a record-extending 16th straight series win at home
Australian team will be aiming to put up a much better batting performance with a rejigged playing eleven against an upbeat South Africa
Bangladesh might not look too threatening in the World Cup but their record against the Proteas
Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.
Patidar or Rinku set for debut; India look to seal series
New Zealand face England-beaters Afghanistan aiming to keep their unbeaten run intact
South Africa will look to fix their chasing troubles before the semifinals while Afghanistan will back themselves to beat another top team
Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh
Star India is showing the matches across its sports network.
Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution
Online cab network company Ola has launched the 'Road to Gold' campaign under which its customers can contribute a sum of Re.1 per ride across the over 110 cities it operates in, a press release stated.
The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians' class and pedigree will once again be tested when they take on an unpredictable Punjab Kings.
France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.
History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.
Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate
Sony eyes a 2 billion payoff from telecasting the Fifa World Cup.
A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.
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