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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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3:47 AMESPN Cricket

US tech enterpreneur Govil eyes purchase of BBL team

Summary

US tech entrepreneur Govil is exploring a purchase of a team in Australia's Big Bash League, with the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes among the franchises of interest. He already owns or co-owns teams in Major League Cricket and the Hundred.

Govil's interest would extend the growing cross-border ownership model in franchise cricket, but no transaction

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Why it matters

A new overseas owner could reshape the finances and competitive ambitions of a BBL franchise.

12:55 AMBloomberg Markets

Fairfax’s Watsa Bets On IDBI Payoff As India Booms, Report Says

Summary

Prem Watsa is betting that Fairfax Financial Holdings’ acquisition of IDBI Bank will generate strong returns as India’s economy expands. The investment reflects a broader wager on the country’s long-term growth prospects.

The decisive shift is Fairfax’s increased exposure to India through a banking asset whose value

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Why it matters

The deal gives Fairfax a direct financial stake in India’s growth while raising the risks tied to the country’s banking cycle.

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