History of Cricbuzz in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 14, 2026

Cricbuzz is a prominent digital platform and mobile application dedicated to comprehensive cricket coverage. Founded in 2004, it has become a go-to resource for cricket enthusiasts globally, providing real-time ball-by-ball commentary, live scorecards, match highlights, and in-depth statistical analysis. The platform hosts a vast repository of cricket news, player profiles, and expert editorials, ensuring users stay updated on international and domestic leagues. Owned by Times Internet, Cricbuzz leverages multimedia content, including video shows and podcasts, to offer immersive fan engagement. Its user-friendly interface, predictive analysis tools, and reliable data accuracy have established it as one of the most popular sports apps in the world, particularly in cricket-centric nations, making it an essential tool for following the sport's ever-evolving landscape.

2004: Founding of Cricbuzz

In 2004, Cricbuzz was officially established as a platform by its founders, Pankaj Chhaparwal, Piyush Agrawal, and Pravin Hegde.

2010: Cricbuzz mobile app development

During 2010, the company began the development of a mobile application dedicated to providing live cricket scores and news updates to its users.

November 2014: Times Internet acquires majority stake in Cricbuzz

In November 2014, Times Internet, which is a subsidiary of the Times of India, purchased a majority stake in the sports platform Cricbuzz for an undisclosed amount, while the original founders remained in charge of management.

2014: Cricbuzz popularity surge

In 2014, Cricbuzz became the seventh most searched website in India, and it reported reaching 50 million users during the 2014 Indian Premier League.

January 2015: Cricbuzz traffic milestone

During January 2015, Cricbuzz achieved a significant milestone by recording 2.6 billion page views.

January 2015: Merger of GoCricket into Cricbuzz

During January 2015, the Times Internet-owned platform GoCricket was integrated into Cricbuzz, which involved redirecting the GoCricket website and merging its mobile application into the Cricbuzz app.

August 2015: Cricbuzz named title sponsor of Indian Test tour of Sri Lanka

In August 2015, the cricket news platform Cricbuzz officially became the title sponsor for the Indian Test cricket tour of Sri Lanka, marking a significant branding milestone for the company.

September 2016: Harsha Bhogle hired by Cricbuzz

In September 2016, Cricbuzz officially appointed renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle to the role of 'Voice of Cricket in India' to enhance their platform's coverage.

2018: Launch of Cricbuzz Live

In 2018, the digital platform Cricbuzz introduced 'Cricbuzz Live', a video-based program dedicated to the analysis and discussion of international cricket matches and major tournaments, notably including the Indian Premier League.

2019: Cricbuzz Global Ranking Milestone

During the second quarter of 2019, the mobile application Cricbuzz achieved significant global recognition by being ranked as the second most downloaded news app worldwide.

April 2024: Integration and Rebranding of Willow into Cricbuzz

In April 2024, ahead of the 2024 IPL season, the cricket-focused pay television channel and streaming service Willow was integrated into the Cricbuzz platform in the United States and Canada. This strategic move saw the service rebranded as "Willow by Cricbuzz," allowing users to access premium subscription content, including IPL and ICC tournament coverage, directly through the Cricbuzz mobile application.

February 2025: Launch of Cricbuzz11

In February 2025, Cricbuzz officially entered the fantasy sports market with the introduction of its new platform, Cricbuzz11.

May 2025: Dream Sports minority stake acquisition

During May 2025, Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, completed a $50 million investment to acquire a minority stake in both Cricbuzz and Willow TV.