Gaming
Cricbuzz teams up with Decathlon during ongoing T20 League
Mumbai: Cricbuzz has partnered with Decathlon during the ongoing T20 League. The partnership aims to provide a thrilling experience to all cricket enthusiasts with an exciting offer to support their favourite team by donning a brand-new jersey and dominating fantasy cricket leagues.
If a user is an avid cricket fan, now is the perfect time to download the Cricbuzz app and subscribe to Cricbuzz Plus. With this exclusive partnership, enthusiasts can get a 20% discount on FLX jerseys from Decathlon and access to the Cricbuzz Fantasy Handbook, a comprehensive guide to help dominate the fantasy cricket leagues and achieve those big wins.
Alternatively, users can walk into any Decathlon store, scan the QR code and subscribe to Cricbuzz Plus to get the same benefits.
“As T20 League returns home to India, we are thrilled to partner with Decathlon to provide cricket fans with a chance to win big and cheer for their team from the stadium,” said Cricbuzz CEO Pankaj Chhaparwal. “We are confident that our users will find immense value in this partnership,”
On the collaboration, Decathlon brand director FLX Sarun Chandran said, “Cricket is nothing short of a religion in India, and it binds the whole nation in an unbreakable bond simmering with love and major fan following. At Decathlon, we are committed to democratizing sports for everyone with our high-quality products. The collaboration with Cricbuzz for the ongoing cricket league, one of the largest cricket fests in India, is another addition to our efforts towards engaging with cricket fans, enthusiasts, supporters, and players across the globe. Each person who discovers their love for sports with Decathlon is a win for us, and by working together with Cricbuzz, we hope to inspire a greater audience with the true essence of the game.”
Overall, this partnership promises to be a game-changer for all cricket enthusiasts, offering an all-encompassing experience that includes merchandising, fantasy leagues, and more.
Gaming
Nodwin Gaming partners with Runestone for esports data and integrity solutions
South Asian esports leader joins forces with Czech tech firm to enhance tournament operations.
MUMBAI: Nodwin Gaming has just levelled up its game by bringing in a specialist to keep the scoreboard honest and the fans fully engaged. The leading South Asian esports and gaming company has announced a strategic partnership with Runestone, a Prague-headquartered esports technology firm specialising in real-time data and engagement solutions for tournament organisers and publishers.
The collaboration aims to strengthen competitive integrity, improve operational oversight, and deliver more interactive viewing experiences across Nodwin’s properties. It will initially focus on the Nodwin Clutch Series for Counter-Strike 2, a Tier 2 tournament that provides emerging teams with consistent competitive opportunities and helps build the talent pipeline.
The latest edition of the series recently concluded with Big defeating ECSTATIC 2–1 in the grand final of the $50,000 online event.
Nodwin Gaming chief business officer at MENA and global head of data monetization Teemu Koski said, “Integrity and transparency are fundamental to sustainable esports ecosystems, especially in Tier 2 competition where the next generation of talent emerges. Runestone’s expertise complements our experience in building scalable esports IPs.”
Runestone head of partnerships Michael Schwartz added, “Nodwin Gaming has built one of the most dynamic esports ecosystems across emerging markets. We’re thrilled to collaborate on supporting tournaments with greater transparency, deeper fan interaction, and scalable tools.”
Both companies are exploring opportunities to extend the partnership across additional titles, including mobile-first competitive ecosystems, and to develop new products for publishers, tournament operators, and event promoters.
In the rapidly growing world of esports, where fair play and fan excitement are equally crucial, Nodwin Gaming and Runestone are teaming up to ensure every match is not only competitive but also transparent and engaging. This alliance could well become a game-changer for Tier 2 tournaments across South Asia and beyond.
