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IPL 2025 mega auction set for Riyadh amid scheduling challenges

Reports suggest that BCCI officials have already conducted preliminary visits to Saudi Arabia to assess potential venues for the auction.

All franchises finalize retained players as focus shifts to Riyadh for the highly anticipated auction on November 24-25.

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ICC proposes chair term reforms, greenlights women’s cricket expansion

The ICC greenlit the 2025-2029 Women's Futures Tour Programme (FTP) and calendar, along with updates to the Women's rankings system.

New term limits for ICC Chair and Independent Director could see Jay Shah lead the global cricket body for six years, while women’s cricket gets a boost with new T20 competitions.

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BCCI also considering Singapore as an option for IPL 2024 mega auction

While Singapore has emerged as a new contender, Saudi Arabia remains firmly in the running, with locations such as Riyadh or Jeddah under serious consideration.

With the IPL 2024 mega auction approaching, the BCCI is exploring international venues, including Singapore and Saudi Arabia, as potential hosts for the high-profile event. The auction is expected to be a two-day affair held late in November.

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BCCI considers Saudi Arabia for IPL mega auction venue

Among the capped players, 48 are from India, while 965 Indian uncapped players will also be available in the auction.

With Riyadh and Jeddah as potential hosts for the auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India faces challenges in securing a suitable location for the highly anticipated event in November.

IPL players to earn Rs 7.5 lakh per game in new match fee structure

The new match fee structure is expected to take effect from the 2025 season, following the decision made at the IPL Governing Council meeting in Bengaluru.

BCCI introduces match fees for IPL players, adding Rs 1.05 crore potential earnings for full-season participation, to be implemented from the 2025 season.

Virat Kohli leads as top taxpayer among Indian sportspersons

Kohli's Rs 66 crore contribution places him in fifth overall, a testament to his financial influence beyond the cricket field.

The former Indian cricket captain paid Rs 66 crore in taxes for the 2023-24 financial year, topping the list of Indian athletes.

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Ethical and Legal Implications of Brands Congratulating Influencers and Athletes

This raises concerns about the authenticity of the brand's messaging. If a brand did not stand by the influencer or athlete during their journey, is it ethical to suddenly align themselves with their success?

Congratulatory messages often blur the lines between genuine appreciation and opportunistic marketing, writes KlugKlug’s Vaibhav Gupta.