The Business of Indian Sport at an Inflection Point | Roland | EP 04 Samir Pai | The Inner Athlete

Описание: This episode is a masterclass in sports business.

From IPL valuations to esports growth, from Dubai as a cricket frontier to the 2030 Commonwealth Games impact — we break it all down with veteran sports executive Roland Landers.

Key Topics Covered:

🏏 IPL financial modeling & revenue correction
📉 Why broadcast rights valuations may see correction
🌍 Should BCCI expand operations to Dubai?
🎮 Esports growth in India (Quarter billion industry & rising)
🏟 Commonwealth Games 2030 & infrastructure ripple effect
💼 CSR funding in sports
📺 OTT platforms & future of domestic cricket
⚽ Global sporting moments that shaped history

Featuring references to:

• Indian Premier League
• Commonwealth Games
• Asian Games
• UEFA Champions League Final
• Usain Bolt
• Lionel Messi
• FIFA World Cup
• Novak Djokovic

00:00 – Introduction & Setting The Context
03:10 – Usain Bolt’s 2008 Olympic 100m Record
08:20 – 2005 Istanbul Miracle: Liverpool F.C. vs AC Milan
12:00 – India Hosting the Commonwealth Games 2030: Big Impact?
21:00 – Saudi Investment in Gaming & Global Esports Boom
26:40 – India’s Growth in Esports & Asian Games Medal
36:10 – Esports Revenue: $250M Today, What Next?
41:30 – IPL Economics & Broadcast Rights Correction
46:00 – Should BCCI Expand Operations to Dubai?
50:40 – Why IPL Was Hosted in Dubai During Pandemic
01:03:20 – Has T20 Evolved Beyond Traditional Greats?
01:08:00 – Would Virat Kohli Make Today’s T20 XI?
01:16:30 – Final Thoughts: Indian Sports at an Inflection Point

If you’re a sports management student, entrepreneur, investor, or simply a serious sports fan — this episode is for you.

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