History of Cricbuzz in Timeline

Cricbuzz is a comprehensive website and mobile application providing cricket-related news, articles, and live match coverage. Owned by Times Internet, it offers real-time updates, including video highlights, ball-by-ball text commentary, detailed player statistics, and team rankings. It serves as a one-stop platform for cricket enthusiasts seeking information and live updates on the sport.

2004: Cricbuzz Founded

In 2004, Pankaj Chhaparwal, Piyush Agrawal, and Pravin Hegde established Cricbuzz.

2010: Cricbuzz Begins Mobile App Development

In 2010, Cricbuzz initiated the development of a mobile app to provide live cricket news and scores.

November 2014: Times Internet Acquires Majority Stake in Cricbuzz

In November 2014, Times Internet, a subsidiary of Times of India, acquired a majority stake in Cricbuzz for an undisclosed amount, with the original founders continuing to manage the website.

2014: Cricbuzz Among Top Searched Sites in India

In 2014, Cricbuzz was recognized as the seventh most searched for site in India.

Jan 2015: Cricbuzz Generates 2.6 Billion Page Views

In January 2015, Cricbuzz recorded substantial user engagement, generating 2.6 billion page views with more than 50 million users worldwide.

January 2015: GoCricket Merged into Cricbuzz

In January 2015, Times Internet integrated GoCricket into Cricbuzz, redirecting the GoCricket website to Cricbuzz and merging the GoCricket mobile app with the Cricbuzz app.

August 2015: Cricbuzz Named Title Sponsor of India-Sri Lanka Test Series

In August 2015, Cricbuzz became the title sponsor of the India-Sri Lanka test series.

September 2016: Harsha Bhogle Joins Cricbuzz as 'Voice of Cricket'

In September 2016, Cricbuzz appointed Harsha Bhogle as the ‘Voice of Cricket,’ and has since produced over 150 videos with the commentator and cricket expert.

2019: Cricbuzz Ranked Second Most Downloaded News App

In 2019, Cricbuzz was recognized as the second most downloaded news app globally for the second quarter.

February 2022: Cricbuzz Mobile App Downloads Reach 100 Million

As of February 2022, the Cricbuzz mobile app achieved a significant milestone, reaching over 100 million downloads.

April 2024: Willow Integrated into Cricbuzz in US and Canada

In April 2024, prior to the 2024 IPL season, Willow, a sister pay television cricket channel and streaming service in the United States and Canada, was integrated into Cricbuzz in those markets. The service was rebranded as "Willow by Cricbuzz," with its subscription content accessible from within the Cricbuzz app.

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