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‘Series in India brings nothing to Windies’: Cricket’s revenue model sparks debate

Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring criticised the bilateral revenue model, saying the board earns nothing when the team tours India, despite series potentially generating $20–30 million. He traced the problem to a 1997 ICC decision allowing hosts to retain broadcasting revenue. Dehring blamed the system for West Indies’ financial struggles, which have led to player pay cuts and suspended…

‘Series in India brings nothing to Windies’: Cricket’s revenue model sparks debate

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WTI Outpaces Brent as U.S. Crude Draw Ignites Fresh Buying

Crude Oil Rallies as U.S. Inventory Draw Outruns Supply Relief November WTI crude oil futures are up sharply for the week through Thursday night. The gain did not come from one headline.

  • U.S. crude inventories dropped 8.6 million barrels in week ending October 9
  • WTI crude futures surged 6.46% to $97.58, reaching new highs
  • Brent crude remained near $106 a barrel, trailing WTI

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