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CricViz announces opening of India office; appoints Subhayu Roy as director
Mumbai: CricViz, the world’s leading cricket data and analytics provider, has taken another step in its global expansion plan by opening an office in Mumbai and appointment of the experienced sports executive, Subhayu Roy.
CricViz has been working in India for several years and has supported a number of teams in the IPL and Women’s Premier League, including the Royal Challengers Bangalore (Men’s) and Delhi Capitals (Women’s). Opening a new office in the country will allow CricViz to expand its support for Pro Teams and also support the continued growth of its Broadcast, Digital and Media Services in the region.
Roy (who will report directly to CricViz managing director Matt Lovering) brings over a decade of experience in sports businesses, working for Perform Group, Sportskeeda and Onmobile. He joins to help scale up the business, with the key objectives of increasing CricViz’s reach to support teams at every level of Indian cricket and support the launch CricViz’s industry-leading Broadcast Services and Data Science capabilities across the region.
Roy commented, “The use of data in cricket has grown massively over the last few years. Teams use it for performance, publishers monetise it, and fans consume it regularly as part of their cricket experience. Therefore, the accuracy of data and processes for delivering actionable intelligence is crucial. CricViz has been at the cutting edge of this transformation in the game across the world, and I am excited by the immense potential it has in India”.
Lovering said, “CricViz is the world’s leading provider of cricket insight and analysis. Naturally, we should have a strong presence in the largest and most important cricket market in the world. We are delighted to open this office and secure some highly experienced local leadership to underline our commitment to the Indian market.”
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
