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CNN-IBN partners ACBI to promote Indian Blind Cricket Team for the Third Blind World Cup
MUMBAI: The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council, under the aegis of the World Blind Cricket Council, will organize the Blind World Cup this year. CNN-IBN will be promoting the Indian Blind Cricket Team in the Third Blind World Cup.
This Cricket World Cup for the Blind, the third of its kind, will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan from December 3-16. The occasion will see the participation of eight countries from around the World – Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and the West Indies.
CNN-IBN has devised an interesting line-up of programming for the World Cup to ensure it’s maximum and all-around coverage. The channel will capture the essence of the Blind World Cup in their sports bulletin ‘Cricket 360”. The show will feature the highlights of the day’s match in conjunction with cricket personalities with the likes of VVS Laxman – brand ambassador for the ACBI, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rahul Dravid among many others. In addition, the channel will also feature training sessions and exclusive tips from the experts.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
