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Fifty runs, fifty years Sintex plays the long innings at WPL 2026
MUMBAI: Cricket loves its milestones and this season, Sintex is turning every fifty into a reminder of its own long innings. Sintex BAPL, part of Welspun World, is stepping onto the big stage as premier partner of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, rolling out a series of broadcast-led and on-ground activations to mark its 50-year journey in Indian households.
The association draws a deliberate parallel between two stories of steady rise. Just as women’s cricket has moved from the fringes to centre stage, Sintex’s five-decade journey has been shaped by consistency, innovation and solutions designed to protect everyday Indian families.
At the core of Sintex’s WPL presence is a clever on-air cue. During every match, when a team brings up its 50-run milestone, the moment will be marked with a dedicated commentator call and brand integration symbolically linking one of cricket’s most celebrated benchmarks with Sintex’s own half-century legacy.
The brand will also feature prominently through virtual pitch-map integrations, appearing across match analytics and broadcast graphics, ensuring visibility that feels embedded in the flow of the game rather than bolted on.
Marking the anniversary, Sintex is set to announce a new-generation water storage tank during the season, backed by an industry-first 50-year warranty. Engineered for enhanced hygiene and long-term durability, the product underscores the brand’s continued focus on reliability, a theme it is keen to reinforce through its WPL association.
Explaining the thinking behind the activations, Sintex managing director Welspun BAPL and director Yashovardhan Agarwal, said the aim was to go beyond logo placements and create moments fans would recognise and remember. He noted that cricket’s ability to unite audiences makes it the ideal platform to celebrate values such as resilience, inclusivity and trust qualities Sintex has built over five decades.
“For years, almost every Indian has encountered a Sintex tank in some form,” Agarwal added. “That shared familiarity helps us create authentic moments on screen.”
By weaving its anniversary into the rhythm of the game, Sintex is betting that meaningful milestones whether on the scoreboard or in everyday life resonate most when they arrive naturally. At WPL 2026, every fifty will count for more than just runs.
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.
