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News briefsAuction puts The Hundred’s value over €1bn
Ownership of The Hundred, the UK cricket league so named for its unique 100-balls-a-side style of play, has complexified.
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News briefsMacron partners with South Africa's national cricket team
Macron has expanded its presence in the world of international cricket by signing a new technical partnership with Cricket South Africa.
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News briefsUK Gov announces £35 million investment into grassroots cricket
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a £35 million (€40.8m) investment to boost grassroots cricket over the next five years. The package will enable the construction of 16 new all-weather cricket domes in cities due to host the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026 and Men’s T20 World Cup ...
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News briefsCricket equipment market to grow at a CAGR of 3.28% by 2028
The global cricket equipment market is projected to grow by $2,536.35 from 2023 to 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.28 percent, according to a recent report by research and advisory firm Technavio. Growth will be primarily driven by the increase in the number of cricket tournaments, ...
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News briefsEngland and Wales Cricket Board signs up to the UN’s Sports for Climate Action Framework
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched its new Environmental Sustainability Plan for Cricket. The national governing body has identified three priorities for action across the game in England and Wales: Tackling climate change, managing resources, and protecting and enhancing the natural environment. As part of this broader ...
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News briefsAsics agrees on five-year extension with Cricket Australia
Asics has renewed its deal as the official apparel partner of Cricket Australia until 2028. The Japanese sportswear firm will continue to supply performance apparel and footwear to the Australian men’s and women’s teams. The partnership has been in place since 2011.
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News briefsDivestment of more brands from JD Sports to Frasers group
In the ongoing divestment of 15 of JD Sports’ non-core, U.K.-based fashion businesses to the Frasers Group, the transaction has been completed for five more brands: Tessuti, Scotts, Choice, Giulio and Cricket. The company expects to complete the divestment of Topgrade Sportswear later. According to JD Sports, Rascal Clothing Ltd. ...
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News briefsJD Sports divesting 15 non-core fashion brands
JD Sports is selling 15 non-core, U.K.-based fashion businesses to Frasers Group for cash consideration of up to £47.5 million (€54.9m). The divestiture will result in JD taking a non-cash exceptional charge of up to £100 million and shifting more focus to the international and digital businesses of its core ...
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Taliban assure support for men’s cricket in Afghanistan, fate of women’s programs unclear
The Taliban have assured that they will not interfere with the Afghan men’s national cricket team, the country’s most popular sport. The Taliban told the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) that work for the men’s team could continue as planned, Reuters reported. ACB said that two training camps in Kabul have ...
