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Nimbus renews BCCI rights for Rs 20 bn
MUMBAI: Nimbus has renewed its television deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for another four years.
The current deal which started back in 2006 concludes next year. The new deal is till 2014 and is said to be worth Rs 20 billion.
Nimbus will shell out Rs 310 million per match, compared with Rs 197 million per match for the existing deal. The broadcaster will have to furnish a bond by January 2010.
When contacted, a Nimbus spokesperson declined to comment on the issue.
Industry sources, however, said Nimbus‘ contract had a renewal clause that allowed them to renew their deal without a tender.
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Ashish Limaye bags gold and bronze at Montelibretti 2026 event
Indian rider shines in Italy, gains ground ahead of higher-level tests
MUMBAI: Ashish Limaye delivered a strong performance on the international stage, clinching both gold and bronze at the FEI Eventing Competition Montelibretti 2026 held in Italy earlier this month.
Competing against riders from across the globe, Limaye secured the top podium finish in the CCI 2 Long Format riding Easy Turn, registering a score of 30.2 in a field that featured participants from five nations. He followed it up with a bronze medal in the CCI 2 Short Format aboard Willy Be Dun, scoring 32 in a much larger and highly competitive pool of 66 riders representing nine countries.
Reflecting on the outing, Fédération Equestre Internationale event rider Ashish Limaye said, “Riding at Montelibretti was amazing. To compete with such talented riders from around the world was fantastic. I’m really happy with the results and the effort our team has put in.”
Beyond the podium finishes, Limaye also achieved a milestone result on D’Avril du Pinier, earning a Minimum Eligibility Requirement, bringing him closer to qualifying for the FEI World Equestrian Games.
While the Montelibretti competition was not a direct qualifier for major multi-sport events, it serves as a crucial stepping stone as Limaye prepares to move up to the more demanding CCI 3 level.
With momentum firmly on his side, the Indian rider now looks set to build on this success as he targets bigger stages in the global equestrian circuit.
