Gaming
Stan teams up with Fancraze to revolutionise cricket fandom
MUMBAI: Gaming community startup Stan, backed by Nazara, has announced a strategic partnership with Fancraze, the creator of ICC Crictos Superteam. This collaboration will integrate Fancraze’s licensed digital collectibles from the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Stan’s interactive community-driven platform, offering cricket enthusiasts an innovative way to engage with the sport.
This first-of-its-kind alliance will provide fans with dynamic experiences, including live audio rooms, influencer-led communities, quests, and VIP events. By blending digital ownership with interactive social elements, the partnership aims to deepen fans’ connection to cricket through exclusive and immersive activities.
Stan founder & CEO Parth Chadha stated, “Cricket and gaming are more than just entertainment in India—they are a way of life. At Stan, we have built India’s largest online gaming community, and our collaboration with Fancraze will create an electrifying hub where users can play, compete, and celebrate cricket like never before. This will bring fans closer to the action, excitement, and rewards in an unprecedented way.”
Fancraze founder & CEO Anshum Bhambri added, “We are thrilled to join forces with Stan to introduce a fresh and innovative experience for our users. By merging digital ownership with social gamification, we are elevating fandom to new heights. This partnership is a significant step towards creating a more interactive and immersive space for cricket enthusiasts.”
This collaboration marks a new era in cricket fan engagement, leveraging technology to transform the way supporters connect with the game and its players.
Gaming
Roblox appoints Sunil Rao as India managing director to drive growth
Former AWS leader to lead creator ecosystem, partnerships and local strategy
MUMBAI: Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao as managing director for India, as the company looks to deepen its footprint in one of its fastest-growing markets.
Rao, who will join in May, will serve as the senior-most representative for Roblox in India, leading local strategy, partnerships and day-to-day operations. His mandate includes strengthening the platform’s presence, supporting the creator ecosystem and aligning India’s market needs with global priorities.
A key focus area will be nurturing India’s growing community of developers and creators, enabling local studios to leverage Roblox’s tools for scaling and monetisation. Globally, the platform’s creator community earned over $1.5 billion in 2025, underlining the economic potential of user-generated content ecosystems.
“Roblox is at the forefront of enabling a new generation of creators and games. India’s scale, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy present a massive opportunity,” said Rao. “I’m excited to build a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem that empowers developers and creators across the country. Ensuring child safety and aligning closely with India’s regulatory framework will be among my top priorities.”
Welcoming the appointment, Roblox vice president international Zhen Fang said India represents a high-potential market for the company. “Sunil brings deep expertise in building operations across diverse markets, and his passion for community-centric platforms makes him the ideal leader to drive our next chapter of growth in the country.”
Rao brings over two decades of experience across technology platforms, venture capital and developer ecosystems. He was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services, where he led strategy and corporate business development across Asia-Pacific and Japan. He also served as a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, working closely with startups and founders.
Earlier in his career, Rao played a key role in building developer ecosystems at Symbian, Nokia and Google, contributing to the growth of major mobile and internet platforms.
With India’s large youth population and rapidly evolving digital landscape, Roblox’s latest leadership move signals a sharper focus on long-term growth, local relevance and creator-led innovation in the market.
