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META11 unveils AI-powered free cricket fantasy gaming platform
Mumbai: In the heart of the cricket-loving subcontinent, a gaming revolution has begun. Behaviol Pty Ltd is thrilled to announce the successful launch of META11 Fantasy (beta), the world’s first free-to-play, AI-powered, cricket Fantasy game.
On launch day, an impressive 31,000 users flooded the META11 site to be part of the free-to-play launch tournament. Notably, the lion’s share from India, META11’s target demographic, as well as a significant turnout from Bangladesh and Pakistan as well as other regions around the world.
An immersive gaming experience never seen before
This was no ordinary game. META11’s AI athletes, powered by advanced AI models such as reinforcement learning, played live throughout the 24-hour tournament. They weren’t simply following a script, nor was the platform displaying simulations of these athletes but each of the five AI digital cricketers on the day were learning and strategising in real-time. Moreover, the overwhelming popularity of the game saw that the event was extended by a further two hours, allowing users to collect points to work their way up the leaderboard!
The gaming experience offered a genuine immersive twist. Users entering the Free to Play tournament weren’t passive viewers; they engaged with the live matches by making predictions, testing their cricketing knowledge, and deep diving into the META11 universe with the resident AI quizmaster, QBOT – a part of the rich story world being built by the Behaviol team.
The tournament crescendoed into an incredible climax. An epic duel between Virat Singh and the tournament champion, Usman Khan, left fans on the edge of their seats. The nail-biting final match saw both players outwit each other in the first draw in the 26-hour tournament (both players out on a duck!) with a game that will be remembered for ages.
Participants of the tournament were unanimous in their praise. The overarching sentiment? META11 is a trailblazer and represents the vanguard of sports entertainment. The winners’ dedication was evident, with the top three on the leaderboard playing almost every match throughout the tournament. The game’s allure was undeniable; over 14,000 users scored points by making predictions on matches and successfully made it onto the META11 leaderboard during the 24-hour tournament.
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The team is already gearing up for the next big event – a face-off between the Super Four, culminating in a Grand Finale. Drawing from an eye-popping $100,000 Prize Pool on the line, the excitement is palpable.
Behaviol co-founder Kumar Sangakkara shared his vision, stating, “For too long, fans have had to pay to participate in their favourite sports and cricket is no exception. When we founded Behaviol Pty Ltd, our vision was to create an immersive experience where fans are rewarded for the time they spend enjoying the sport.”
Behaviol’s CEO Krishan Deegalla added, “Through META11 Fantasy and future iterations of the META11 ecosystem, our mission is to redefine online gaming boundaries. We believe in technology’s power to bring people together, ignite creativity, and foster a sense of community.”
META11 Fantasy isn’t just another game. It offers an immersive experience straddling the real and digital worlds. Free to play and win, it marks the evolution of online fantasy gaming.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
