This week’s cricket headlines span global media investments, Olympic inclusion campaigns, playoff selection battles, and a potential ICC power shift. Here’s everything you need to know heading into the week.
1. Sanjog Gupta emerges as frontrunner for ICC CEO role in potential power shift for world cricket
Disney Star’s Sanjog Gupta has emerged as a leading candidate to become the next ICC CEO, signaling a possible shift in cricket’s global leadership with implications for media rights, governance, and BCCI influence.
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2. Dream Sports to invest $50M in Cricbuzz and Willow TV to expand global cricket media reach
Dream Sports, parent of Dream11, is investing $50 million into Cricbuzz and Willow TV to grow its global media footprint. The investment is expected to power expansion into streaming, content, and fan engagement.
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3. Gavaskar urges BCCI to drop DJs and dancers as IPL restarts, citing respect for grieving families
Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to tone down IPL entertainment elements such as DJs and cheerleaders out of respect for families affected by recent regional tragedies, as the league prepares to resume.
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4. Cricket West Indies insists on Olympic inclusion, petitions ICC
CWI has formally asked the ICC to ensure Caribbean nations are not left out of cricket’s return to the Olympics at LA28, citing fairness and historic athletic contributions from the region.
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5. ECB to block England stars from IPL 2025 playoffs amid ODI series clash
The ECB has informed franchises that England players will not be available for the IPL 2025 playoffs due to a scheduling conflict with an ODI series, sparking franchise concerns and player backlash.
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6. CSA reverses stance, allows South Africa players to play in IPL 2025 playoffs
In contrast to England’s position, Cricket South Africa has reversed its earlier stance and will allow national players to compete in the IPL 2025 playoffs despite a scheduling overlap.
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7. USA Cricket bets big: Dassanayake’s return signals push for global legitimacy
Pubudu Dassanayake’s return as USA Cricket head coach signals a renewed push for credibility and high-performance development as the board looks to gain footing ahead of LA28.
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8. Winners Alliance partners with Nextwave to bring real players into World Cricket Championship game
A new partnership between Winners Alliance and Nextwave will integrate real-life cricket players into the popular WCC mobile game, expanding the commercial ecosystem of digital cricket.
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9. IPL hopes to resume May 16–17 as BCCI rushes restart after ceasefire announcement
Following a temporary regional ceasefire, the BCCI is planning to resume IPL 2025 around May 16–17, with logistical plans accelerating across franchises and broadcasters.
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10. Cricket Canada announces winners of board elections
Cricket Canada has revealed the results of its 2025 board elections, a pivotal step in stabilizing leadership amid an ongoing ICC probe and recent public scrutiny.
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11. UAE rejected PCB’s request to host PSL 2025 matches out of loyalty to BCCI: Shah reports
According to reports, the UAE rejected Pakistan’s request to host PSL 2025 matches, citing existing commitments and political loyalty to the BCCI—a development that further complicates PSL planning.
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12. Mark Jones, who helped secure cricket’s inclusion in LA28 Olympics, joins Bully Pulpit as MD, Sports
Mark Jones, a key figure in lobbying for cricket’s Olympic inclusion, has joined Bully Pulpit Interactive as managing director of its Sports division, boosting the firm’s influence in global cricket affairs.
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13. Rishad Hossain apologises for and retracts remarks about PSL, Tom Curran, Daryl Mitchell
Bangladesh player Rishad Hossain has publicly apologized and deleted controversial remarks about the PSL and international stars Tom Curran and Daryl Mitchell, following backlash on social media.
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14. ECB offers to host remaining IPL 2025 matches after suspension in India
The England and Wales Cricket Board has offered to host the rest of IPL 2025 if the tournament cannot resume in India, presenting a fallback option amid lingering uncertainty.
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15. ECB names six inaugural Honorary Life Vice Presidents to celebrate lifetime impact on English cricket
The ECB has named six cricket figures as its first-ever Honorary Life Vice Presidents in recognition of their long-term service to English cricket, including players, administrators, and broadcasters.
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