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Global Sponsorship Roundup: The Hundred, Cricket Australia and MS Dhoni drive the week’s biggest commercial moves 

Temasek eyes IPL investment as race for franchise stakes gathers pace

R Ashwin invokes Rahul Dravid’s stability as India face questions over World Cup planning

Justin Langer reportedly out of England Test coach race as Stuart Broad questions role’s appeal in franchise era

Hola Health expands Cricket Australia partnership with national team kit branding

Uber joins London Spirit as franchise unveils revamped Lord’s matchday experience

Australia and England to contest first Mixed Disability Ashes in 2027

Sydney Sixers appoint Matthew Mott as BBL head coach

Lalit Modi cleared in key 2009 IPL South Africa FEMA case as tribunal overturns core ED findings

Kaviya Maran declines to address Abrar Ahmed controversy as Sunrisers Leeds vision takes centre stage

Executive moves

Matthew Mott during a Sydney Sixers training session after being appointed head coach of the Big Bash League franchise, wearing Sixers training apparel and cap.

Sydney Sixers appoint Matthew Mott as BBL head coach

Matt Walker alongside the Sussex Cricket club logo following his appointment as Sussex's head coach, representing the English county cricket club.

Sussex appoint Matt Walker as men’s head coach from 2027

Cameron White plays a powerful batting shot for Sunrisers Hyderabad during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match.

Melbourne Stars appoint Cameron White as BBL head coach in coaching overhaul

Luke Ronchi announced as Melbourne Renegades men's head coach ahead of the Big Bash League (BBL) season.

Melbourne Renegades appoint Luke Ronchi as BBL head coach for BBL|16

Portrait collage featuring Julie Harrington, Trent Keep and Lauren Rowles, highlighting three prominent figures in cricket administration, coaching and player development.

People Moves: Roundup (July 17, 2026)

Portrait of Lauren Rowles smiling in a navy team polo shirt against a white background.

Cricket Ireland appoints Lauren Rowles as National Women’s Selector

Jonathan Trott in Afghanistan cricket team training kit during practice session

Cricket Ireland appoints Jonathan Trott ahead of Afghanistan ODI series

Stephen Fleming in Chennai Super Kings training kit during a tribute graphic thanking the longtime CSK head coach for his contributions to the IPL franchise.

Stephen Fleming leaves Chennai Super Kings after 18 years in landmark IPL coaching shake-up

Spotlight

Cricket Ireland logo alongside CEO Sarah Keane at a cricket ground, representing the governing body's leadership and administration.
Cricket Ireland logo alongside CEO Sarah Keane at a cricket ground, representing the governing body's leadership and administration.

The outsider’s audit: what Cricket Ireland CEO Sarah Keane has discovered four months inside cricket

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) logo, The Hundred logo, and ECB chief executive Richard Gould, representing news related to The Hundred, ECB governance, tournament restructuring, or cricket administration in England.

Every Hundred franchise secures alternative shirt sponsor as ECB confirms 2027 betting sponsorship ban

The Hundred logo alongside Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave, Sunrisers Leeds, Trent Rockets and Welsh Fire logos in a graphic about The Hundred franchise expansion and team ownership.

The Hundred 2026: New owners, rebranded teams, overhauled kits and a combined trophy set to transform England’s premier franchise competition

Governance

Lalit Modi cleared in key 2009 IPL South Africa FEMA case as tribunal overturns core ED findings

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Bangladesh confident sports diplomacy can help secure India’s September tour

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PKR 8.9 billion (US$32 million) bid moves Pakistan’s largest planned cricket stadium closer to construction

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Calcutta High Court orders immediate arrest of Delhi Capitals’ Abishek Porel in alleged rape case

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BCCI invites bids for video equipment and services contract

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BCCI opens bidding for associate partner rights across cricket events

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BCCI launches tender for title sponsor rights across domestic and international events

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BCCI to introduce updated MCC playing conditions across domestic cricket

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Media and Sponsorship

Logos of Trent Rockets, Vitality, Prezzo Italian, HOLA, Cricket Australia, Castore, Cricket NSW, New Balance and Belgravia Apparel representing cricket sponsors, partners and apparel brands.

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Global Sponsorship Roundup: The Hundred, Cricket Australia and MS Dhoni drive the week’s biggest commercial moves 

Australian cricketers Mitchell Starc and Ellyse Perry pose with Hola Health co-founder and CEO Lenin Rajendran during the announcement of Hola Health's partnership with Australian cricket.

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Hola Health expands Cricket Australia partnership with national team kit branding

Uber and London Spirit logos representing the partnership between the ride-hailing company and The Hundred cricket franchise.

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Uber joins London Spirit as franchise unveils revamped Lord’s matchday experience

London Spirit announces a sponsorship partnership with FICO, featuring the London Spirit and FICO logos on promotional branding ahead of The Hundred cricket competition.

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MI London signs analytics firm FICO as official partner for The Hundred 2026

IPL and JioStar logos displayed against a background of US dollar banknotes, representing the Indian Premier League's media rights, broadcasting revenue, and streaming partnership.

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IPL and digital growth drive JioStar to strong Q1 FY27 revenue and earnings growth

Crowd of Guyana supporters waving flags and cheering during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket match in a packed stadium.

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Global Super League expands broadcast reach with UK deal and 20+ territories confirmed

Interviews

Sunrisers franchise owner Kavya Maran and Pakistan cricketer Abrar Ahmed pictured with the Sunrisers Leeds logo, representing news related to The Hundred team ownership, player signings, or franchise developments.

Kaviya Maran declines to address Abrar Ahmed controversy as Sunrisers Leeds vision takes centre stage

WA Cricket says debt not driving Perth Scorchers investment talks as revenue strategy takes shape

Shubman Gill calls for tri-series return to revive ODI cricket ahead of 2027 World Cup

McCullum apologises for Test failures and sets sights on white-ball redemption after England exit

Alex Hartley criticises ECB timing of Brendon McCullum’s England Men’s Test Head Coach departure

PERSPECTIVES

Ravichandran Ashwin and Rahul Dravid alongside the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup logo, representing India's World Cup cricket campaign.

R Ashwin invokes Rahul Dravid’s stability as India face questions over World Cup planning

Subramaniam Badrinath and Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming pictured alongside the Chennai Super Kings logo, representing news related to the IPL franchise and team management.

Subramaniam Badrinath backs Stephen Fleming exit, says CSK now needs a different kind of coach

Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma and Rajeev Shukla with the BCCI logo at Lord's Cricket Ground in a graphic related to India's Test tour of England and cricket administration.

Ravi Shastri backs Rohit Sharma after record Lord’s century as BCCI says India’s team combination is ‘fine’

video

Ravichandran Ashwin discussing leadership in cricket during an interview session

Leadership in Cricket: R. Ashwin on Mindset, Mentorship & Meaning – “If You Don’t Fail, You Don’t Win”

Promotional graphic featuring the headline "USA Cricket CEO Speaks – Answers All Questions" in bold yellow and white text. The image includes the USA Cricket logo and a photo of Johnathan Atkeison, labeled as Chief Executive Officer at USA Cricket, standing in a stadium with empty seats and a cricket field in the background.

Inside USA Cricket’s constitutional overhaul: CEO Johnathan Atkeison addresses the controversy

News graphic highlighting the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 payment scandal, featuring quotes from a Chittagong Kings owner and a World Cricketers’ Association board member’s response.

South African Cricketers’ Association CEO Andrew Breetzke weighs in on BPL Scandal | cricexec podcast ep 11

Shane Watson in Chennai Super Kings jersey, in a suit, and speaking into a microphone, with the caption "Shane Watson is on a mission" over a cricket field background.

Shane Watson wants to change how everyone thinks | Australian Cricket Legend | cricexec podcast ep 10 (part 1)

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