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UC News: Scribes Padampati Sharma & Vivek Shukla hired for cricket commentary
MUMBAI: UCWeb, an Alibaba Mobile Business Group company, has announced Padampati Sharma and Vivek Shukla as official commentators for its news platform, UC News. The veteran journalists will help UC News users with expert opinions, insights and sharp analysis of the final matches of the eighth edition of Global Cricket Championship being held in England and Wales on 14, 15, and 18 June 2017.
Talking on the latest announcement, Alibaba Mobile Business Group’s UC News head Bruce Zuo said, “Indians love cricket and technology platforms like UC News are playing a crucial role in amplifying it and making it a shared phenomenon. We are committed to bring an enriching experience to our users and in line with the same announce Sharma and Shukla as official commentators on UC News. Both are known names of sports journalism and bring credibility and strong understanding on the cricket arena. We are hopeful that our millions of users will enjoy the experience.”
Senior sports journalist and UC News We-Media blogger Shukla adds, “I feel honoured and appreciate We-Media for giving me an opportunity to bring ongoing Cricket tournament’s insights to the large base of cricket fans. I look forward to introducing a unique experience to the UC News users and help them stay updated on the key happenings on- ground.”
“Writing and cricket have always been my biggest passions and with We-Media platform I get to relive it. The platform enables me to be an independent writer and alongside retain the sharp reporting attributes of a journalist. I am excited to be in this phase of life where I get to connect with millions of users on UC News who share the common interest in Cricket,” said senior sports journalist and UC News We-Media blogger Sharma.
Sharma and Shukla have been the known faces of Hindi Journalism. Both of them have been in a part of active journalism for over three decades and were associated with key media including Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, The Times of India, etc.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
