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🍺🏏 The ECB has tightened its alcohol policy for England's men's team.

New behavioral guidance introduces stricter expectations around alcohol consumption, curfews and player conduct following a series of off-field controversiesβ€”while stopping short of a complete ban.

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/ecb-tightens-england-mens-alcohol…

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⚾🏏 Major League Baseball is betting big on India.

MLB has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as its India Ambassador while extending its broadcast partnership with JioStar, strengthening its push to grow baseball in one of the world's biggest sports markets.

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/mlb-signs-suryakumar-yadav-as-amb…

3 days ago | [YT] | 2

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πŸ€–πŸ Pakistan is embracing AI-powered cricket training.

The PCB has become the first cricket board to install the Trueman 3 bowling machine, giving batters realistic match-simulation practice through synchronized bowler animations and programmable deliveries.

A glimpse into the future of player development. πŸš€

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/pcb-becomes-first-cricket-board-t…

6 days ago | [YT] | 5

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πŸ†πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia are world champions once again

Beth Mooney's brilliant 64 and a match-winning 100-run stand with Phoebe Litchfield powered Australia to a record chase at Lord's, securing a seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title.

A dominant statement on the biggest stage. πŸ‘

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/beth-mooney-powers-australia-to-w…

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

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πŸ’°πŸƒ India's sports retail market is getting a major new player.

PlayBlue has raised US$2.7 million to build India's first omnichannel sports retail platform, with plans for 150 stores and β‚Ή5,000 crore in annual revenue.

Founded by former GMR Sports CEO Satyam Trivedi and Fitternity co-founder Jayam Vora, the company is betting big on India's rapidly growing sports participation economy. πŸš€

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/playblue-raises-2-7-million-to-bu…

1 week ago | [YT] | 1

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🏏 Sachin Tendulkar has praised the ICC's new post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, calling them an important step forward for women's cricket.

The framework aims to help female cricketers safely return to elite competition after childbirth through structured medical, physical and wellbeing support.

"A massive boost for the future of women cricketers worldwide." πŸ‘

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/sachin-tendulkar-hails-iccs-post-…

#WomensCricket #ICC #PlayerWelfare #SportsBusiness #WomenInSport #Cricket #Leadership #cricexec

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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🚨 One of the biggest trades in IPL history is done.

🏏 Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals after a record-breaking stint with Lucknow Super Giants.
🎯 In exchange, Kuldeep Yadav heads to LSG after taking 72 wickets in five seasons for DC.

A franchise icon comes home. A proven match-winner changes sides.

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/rishabh-pant-returns-to-delhi-cap…

#IPL #DelhiCapitals #DC #LucknowSuperGiants #LSG #RishabhPant #KuldeepYadav #IPL2027 #Cricket #cricexec

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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🚨 The Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades are staying put.

Cricket Victoria has shelved its controversial merger and rebranding plans, confirming both clubs will compete in BBL|16 and WBBL|12 under their existing identities.

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/cricket-victoria-shelves-stars-re…

#BBL #WBBL #BigBash #CricketAustralia #CricketVictoria #SportsBusiness #CricketBusiness #MelbourneStars #MelbourneRenegades #cricexec

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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πŸπŸ“Ί The IPL just set another benchmark.

According to JioStar, IPL 2026 became the most-watched season in the tournament's history, reaching more than 1.2 billion viewers across television and digital platforms.

Some of the standout numbers:

πŸ“ˆ 1.2 billion total reach (+7% YoY)
⏱️ 870 billion minutes watched
πŸ† IPL Final reached 400+ million viewers
πŸ“Ί Connected TV grew 22% year-on-year
▢️ 25 billion digital video views
🌍 Regional-language digital watch time grew 33%

The final, which saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru lift their second consecutive title, became the most-watched IPL match ever across screens.

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/ipl-2026-becomes-most-watched-sea…

#IPL #IPL2026 #SportsBusiness #CricketBusiness #SportsMedia #Broadcasting #JioStar #DigitalMedia #SportsMarketing #cricexec

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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"🏏 Cricket Victoria has trademarked possible names:

πŸ”Ή Melbourne Rangers
πŸ”Ή Melbourne Magic
πŸ”Ή Melbourne Blazers

as it pushes ahead with plans to merge the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades and sell one BBL licence to private investors.

IPL-linked ownership groups are widely viewed as potential buyers.

The next key date: June 15.

That's when state cricket leaders vote on the framework that could reshape the future ownership model of Australian cricket.

πŸ”— Full story: www.cricexec.com/cricket-victoria-trademarks-melbo…

#BBL #CricketAustralia #IPL #SportsBusiness #CricketBusiness #cricexec
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