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Topic: Indian Premier League

‘Slow mind for studies, god-gift for cricket’ — Rinku Singh’s journey from sweeping floors to KKR

Rinku has arrived on IPL stage this season, 5 years after he was first purchased at auction. He has a batting average of 43 and strike rate of 134.38 despite KKR’s struggles.

Fruit-seller to father of sensation: Snapshots of how life has changed for Umran Malik’s family

Umran Malik has been one of the stars of this edition of the IPL, bowling the fastest delivery and earning rave reviews. His family lives in Jammu's Gujjar Nagar.

Umran Malik through his family’s eyes: Toddler who loved ball now gunning for Shoaib’s record

SunRisers Hyderabad pacer’s father Abdul Rashid runs a fruit & vegetable stall in Jammu. He says he’ll continue to do so, because he doesn’t want IPL success to go to son’s head.

From Zoozoos to Byju’s, Swiggy, Cred — how IPL ads tell us who’s watching cricket in India

The high-entertainment IPL draws millions of viewers, making it perfect marketing space. But now, more than traditional brands, e-commerce businesses dominate the space.

Delhi Capitals’ Tim Seifert tests positive for Covid, game against Punjab Kings uncertain

BCCI was forced to shift the game to Mumbai Tuesday following a Covid outbreak in the Delhi camp. The New Zealander tested positive after routine testing Wednesday morning.

Meat ban, Sri Lanka crisis, Russia-Ukraine war – IPL couldn’t have been timed better

In the midst of war and economic distress, IPL 2022 offers four hours of unadulterated entertainment every evening—that’s more than what Hollywood and Bollywood can do.

SubscriberWrites: Fan-centric, fan-owned IPL key to longterm success of the tournament

Subscribers write back with their views on the most urgent issues of the day.

Tata group to replace Vivo as title sponsor for 2022 IPL edition

IPL chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed the news Tuesday. BCCI secretary Jay Shah described it as a 'momentous' occasion for the cricket board and the league.

BCCI could earn up to $5 billion from IPL broadcasting rights for next 5-year cycle

Current rights (TV and digital) from 2018 to 2022 are with Star India, and are valued at $2.55 billion. But in the next cycle, that could double and reach $5 billion.

IPL match between DC & SRH to go ahead despite bowler T Natarajan testing positive for Covid

The Sunrisers Hyderabad left-arm pacer is currently asymptomatic and his six close contacts have been isolated, according to a BCCI release.

On Camera

Postcards from Hyderabad—stories Europeans told about the city

For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?