IPL 7 News, Updates and Live Scores

[Deepu]

Despite controversies taking place off the field, sponsors continue to put faith in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This year, Multi Screen Media (MSM) has found companies returning as sponsors as well as brands that will be present for the first time. A Vodafone spokesperson confirmed that the company is back once again as a co-presenting sponsor. “We have always been present on the IPL. We are doing a host of activities on the ground. On air, we will shortly be releasing a TVC,” he said. Another company that has returned, as an associate sponsor, is Havells. The electrical goods company has been using the IPL to promote its brand of fans. Looking to make its push into the Indian market, online retail major Amazon.com has come aboard the Twenty20 razzmatazz for the very first time as an associate sponsor. The company had recently launched an Indian e-commerce site looking to take advantage of the burgeoning market. Other deals are in the signing process. The advertisers at the end of the day care only about eyeballs. As long as those are there, MSM has nothing to be worried about despite proceedings in the Supreme Court. Having increased its ad rates, MSM is targeting advertising revenue of Rs 9 billion from the IPL, the same it had made last year.

Read more at: Vodafone, Amazon.com aboard MSM as IPL sponsors | TelevisionPost.com | TelevisionPost.com

 

[Anirudha]

CSK loses Usha International as sponsor​

The company has signed a sponsorship deal with the Mumbai franchise

In what could be the first blow for the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), associate sponsor Usha International has decided not to renew its deal with the franchise as associate sponsor.

The company’s logo would now be seen on the caps of Mumbai Indians (MI) players as it has signed a sponsorship deal with the Mumbai franchise, sources in the industry told Business Standard.

“Usha will be one of the principal sponsors. The year-long deal will not only give the brand prominent space on the side of the MI cap, but will also give Usha access to the players for their promotional campaigns and communication. The deal is said to be in the range of Rs 2.75-3 crore for a year,” say sources close to the development.

Executives at Mumbai Indians and Usha International were not available for comment.

Apart from Usha, MI has Videcon d2h as a principal sponsor, along with DHFL, Bridgestone and Dheeraj Realty as associate sponsors. Disney, Air India, Royal Stag, Kingfisher, Adidas, Fever 104 FM, DDB Videocon, Radio City and BookMyShow comprise of the team’s official partners.

Usha might not be the only brand that has opted not to renew contracts with CSK. Sources reveal Japanese car manufacturer Nissan would be staying away from the Indian Premier League. The brand was seen on the leading sleeve of players from four teams last year, but this year, has opted to abstain from sponsoring any franchises.

A spokesperson for the car manufacturer said, "Till last year, we were involved in the IPL through our association with Hoover Automotive which had taken the sponsorship for the teams. This year, we have ended our deal with the agency and do not intend to get involved with the IPL in any capacity."
CSK however, has managed to retain its main sponsors - telecom operator Aircel, sports goods manufacturerand marketer Reebok, Gulf Oil and Pepsico (7Up).

The franchise has been in the news since last year when team principal Gurunath Meiyyapan was implicated in the spot fixing and betting scandal. Consequently, ex-Board for Control of Cricket in India president N Srnivasan was also dragged into the controversy due to conflict of interest since Meiyyapan is his son-in-law. Also, Srinivasan is the MD of India Cements which is the company that own CSK.

Last week, during the proceedings of the case against Srinivasan, the Supreme Court suggested that the two franchises - Rajasthan Royals and CSK, involved in the match fixing scandal should be banned from the IPL. However, in an interim order the next day. The apex court said that the two teams will be allowed to play this year.

The damage may already have been done though since the court observations and subsequent interim order has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of the two teams.

CSK loses Usha International as sponsor | Business Standard

 

[Vadirocks]

Whatever May Happen, IPL Will Be Keep On Growing!

 

[Anirudha]

I don't have problem in IPL but i want fresh bidding of every team and IPL organizers needs to show transparency on Team Ownership and in bidding process.

 

[Deepu]

Eight days from now, the UAE leg of the Pepsi IPL 2014 will commence. The 100,000th ticket was sold today six days since online sales commenced. 12,500 tickets were purchased yesterday – on the first day of the box-office and outlet sales. BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel said, “With eight days to go for the first game, and 22 days to the last game, fans are advised to purchase their tickets as soon as they can, to avoid disappointment. “The most sought-after games are the two double-headers in Dubai, on 19 April and 25 April respectively. Tickets for the other matches are also being purchased at a brisk pace.” Tickets are available in different denominations. The minimum price for the Abu Dhabi matches is AED20 for a single match, and AED30 for double-headers. In Dubai, a ticket for one match starts at AED30, and AED50 for double-headers. In Sharjah, tickets start at UED30 for a single match, and AED40 for the double-headers.

Read more at: 100,000 tickets sold for IPL 7 in the U.A.E. | TelevisionPost.com | TelevisionPost.com

 

[Basil]

UAE website selling overpriced IPL match tickets​

NEW DELHI: IPL tickets for the first leg of the tournament to be held in the United Arab Emirates are being black marketed with a website cashing in on its popularity by selling the tickets at overpriced rates, according to media reports.

Tickets with a value of Dh80 (Rs 1308) are being sold for as much as Dh1,500 (Rs 24,527) through a website in the UAE.

The tickets are selling like hotcakes with the seventh edition of the IPL scheduled to commence from April 16. But an official from the Department of Economic Development (DED) has warned that scalping of the tickets is illegal.

"As it is anywhere in the world, buying tickets in bulk and selling them at three or four times higher than the original price is illegal. It is illegal to buy a large quantity of tickets online, so people tend to use false names," said the official.

A 'Gulf News' report claimed that a Platinum ticket priced at Dh250 (Rs 4085) for the double-header on the April 19 in Dubai (Royal Challengers Bangalore versus Mumbai Indians followed by Kolkata Knight Riders versus Delhi Daredevils) was sold at Dh750 (12,255).

Meanwhile, the 1,00,000th ticket for the UAE games was sold on Tuesday, according to a BCCI press release.

The first part of the seventh edition of the IPL has been shifted to the UAE in the wake of General Elections in India. The UAE leg will host the first 20 matches from April 16 to 30, while the remaining 40 will be hosted by India from May 2. The final will be played on June 1.

UAE website selling overpriced IPL match tickets - The Times of India​

 

[Basil]

BCCI cuts broadcast rights to pay out team franchises for IPL7​

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In a move that could add to the woes of IPL (Indian Premier League) team franchises, the (BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India) has decided to cut the television rights payout for the team owners by 20% to 60% for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, officials close to the develoment said.

The move comes from the richest sport governing body of the country despite it securing a higher amount from MSM (Multi Screen Media Pvt Ltd) for this year's broadcasting rights.

A member of the IPL governing council confirmed the cut in payout made for this year's contract with team franchises.

MSM's payout for broadcasting rights to BCCI stands at around Rs 10-11 crore for this year's cricketing extravaganza, about Rs 4 crore higher than the earlier editions.

"These contracts were signed before the fate of IPL phase I was decided. So franchises would get the pie as per the contract,"the member of IPL governing council said, requesting anonymity.

BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel refused to comment on the matter from Dubai.

A major chunk of IPL teams' revenues comes from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) via the central sponsorship, which comprises digital and broadcast rights. On the other hand, revenues from stadium ticket sales and on-the-spot advertising also form a crucial chunk of revenues for the IPL franchises.

According to the official close the development, since IPL phase --I was being held in UAE teams would incur extra costs, the board would only provide subsidies keeping in mind the overall losses that a team owner may face at the end of theT20 tournament.

Franchises have been worried over the flow of revenue source which would be impacted in the initial phase and, thus, have been trying to find ways to reduce losses as much as possible. A reduction in broadcast rights payout would only add more pressure on the books of the franchises.

The national cricket board has informed, so far, has only informed franchisees about subsidies and planning to bear the cost of some logistical requirements. Arrangements for the staff,including players, are one of the subsidies. This will provide some relief to the team owners, as they have to bear the cost of holding Phase I in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi . But little clarity has come from the board so far on that front yet, according to MD & CEO of IPL team franchise.

Teams have been allowed to set their own rates for stadium tickets and some team owners might choose to raise prices to make up for the loss of revenue. Usually, about 40% of game-day revenue for a franchisee comes from stadium ticket sales.

http://business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/bcci-cuts-broadcast-rights-to-pay-out-to-team-franchises-for-ipl7-114041001053_1.html​

 

[Basil]

Etihad bags Mumbai Indians sponsorship​

Etihad Airways has signed up as principal sponsor of Mumbai Indians, the Mukesh Ambani-backed Indian Premier League team which won the tournament in the last season. Videocon D2H is the other principal sponsor of the team. The sponsorship amount could not be ascertained.

This is the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s first high profile sports sponsorship in the region and one that underscores its expanding commitment to the Indian market. The sponsorship agreement will include be the display of Etihad Airways and Jet Airways branding and messaging beamed across LED pitch-side advertising and on giant screens in the stadium.

This will occur during the Mumbai Indians home matches including the tournament’s first game which will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. In addition, the airlines’ logos will be prominently displayed on the teams’ shirts and merchandise.

Air India was travel partner of Mumbai Indians two years ago.

Etihad Airways sponsorship portfolio includes, Manchester City Football Club, the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Etihad Stadium in Manchester, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Harlequins Rugby Club, GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship, and most recently the Major League Soccer in the US.

Etihad Airways and equity partner Jet airways had previously jointly hosted the Manchester City FC football coaching clinics in Mumbai and Delhi in December 2013.

http://business-standard.com/article/companies/etihad-bags-mumbai-indians-sponsorship-114041001150_1.html​

 

[Basil]

BlackBerry partners with Mumbai Indians for IPL​

MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) fever is catching up. In the latest, BlackBerry has announced its exclusive partnership with the champions side, Mumbai Indian. As a part of the association, Mumbai Indians, has launched an exclusive BBM channel called ‘Mumbai Indians’ to engage and drive deeper connect with their millions fans and followers across the globe.

Commenting on the occasion, Mumbai Indian spokesperson said, “Mumbai Indians have always derived inspiration from its over 5.5 million fan support, who form the nucleus of our on-and-off field performance. Over the last four years, we have looked for innovative ways to connect and interact with our patrons and this year will be no different. The exclusive ‘Mumbai Indians’ BBM channel presents an excellent opportunity for our fans to stay closer to their favorite team throughout the season.”

BlackBerry senior marketing director for BBM Asia Pacific Krishnadeep Baruah commented, “India is a land where cricket is one of the most widely followed sport. As Indians, we live and breathe cricket, and BlackBerry is thrilled to be the official partners for Mumbai Indians. We are hopeful that via BBM channel, Mumbai Indian fans across the globe will be able to engage, interact and stay updated with their favorite team and its players.”

Riding on the IPL wave, BlackBerry has announced a number of exciting contests which will provide exclusive experiences to Mumbai Indians BBM channel followers. The contests will allow 11 lucky winners to watch the team practice from their dug out. There will also be contest give-aways such as autographed bats, tee’s and match tickets. BBM channel will allow fans to follow MI updates closely during IPL, experience exclusive content and have access to team members channel posts on given days.

Launched in November 2013, BBM channels is a forum for active, real conversations between people, brands and communities. The channel will be available across BlackBerry (BlackBerry OS 5, 6, 7 and 10), iOS and Android OS platforms.

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[Karan rocks]

BlackBerry partners with Mumbai Indians for IPL

BlackBerry partners with Mumbai Indians for IPL​

MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) fever is catching up. In the latest, BlackBerry has announced its exclusive partnership with the champions side, Mumbai Indian. As a part of the association, Mumbai Indians, has launched an exclusive BBM channel called ‘Mumbai Indians’ to engage and drive deeper connect with their millions fans and followers across the globe.

Commenting on the occasion, Mumbai Indian spokesperson said, “Mumbai Indians have always derived inspiration from its over 5.5 million fan support, who form the nucleus of our on-and-off field performance. Over the last four years, we have looked for innovative ways to connect and interact with our patrons and this year will be no different. The exclusive ‘Mumbai Indians’ BBM channel presents an excellent opportunity for our fans to stay closer to their favorite team throughout the season.”

BlackBerry senior marketing director for BBM Asia Pacific Krishnadeep Baruah commented, “India is a land where cricket is one of the most widely followed sport. As Indians, we live and breathe cricket, and BlackBerry is thrilled to be the official partners for Mumbai Indians. We are hopeful that via BBM channel, Mumbai Indian fans across the globe will be able to engage, interact and stay updated with their favorite team and its players.”

Riding on the IPL wave, BlackBerry has announced a number of exciting contests which will provide exclusive experiences to Mumbai Indians BBM channel followers. The contests will allow 11 lucky winners to watch the team practice from their dug out. There will also be contest give-aways such as autographed bats, tee’s and match tickets. BBM channel will allow fans to follow MI updates closely during IPL, experience exclusive content and have access to team members channel posts on given days.

Launched in November 2013, BBM channels is a forum for active, real conversations between people, brands and communities. The channel will be available across BlackBerry (BlackBerry OS 5, 6, 7 and 10), iOS and Android OS platforms.

BlackBerry partners with Mumbai Indians for IPL | Indian Television Dot Com