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Saurabh Ganguly

Introduction
Saurabh is a senior sports journalist and editor with over seven years of experience covering the intersection of sport, business, media and athlete culture. Currently serving as a Deputy Copy Editor, he specialises in explaining how sporting events, leagues, governing bodies and athletes influence broader conversations around economics, sponsorship, fan…Read More
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Saurabh is a senior sports journalist and editor with over seven years of experience covering the intersection of sport, business, media and athlete culture. Currently serving as a Deputy Copy Editor, he specialises in explaining how sporting events, leagues, governing bodies and athletes influence broader conversations around economics, sponsorship, fan engagement and the business of entertainment.

Having worked across leading newsrooms including The Statesman, ABP Network and Bhaskar English, as well as digital sports platforms Sportskeeda and SportsTiger, Saurabh has reported on everything from ICC tournaments and Olympic campaigns to the commercial forces shaping modern sport. His work increasingly focuses on athlete wealth, sports governance, media rights, franchise economics, sponsorship trends and the changing behaviour of sports consumers.

Over the years, he has covered defining moments in Indian sport, including the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, India’s triumphs at the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy, and major Olympic storylines featuring athletes such as Neeraj Chopra and Vinesh Phogat. Alongside live-event coverage, he has developed a strong interest in uncovering the human and financial realities behind elite performance, from athlete welfare and grassroots development to the commercial machinery that powers global sport.

At Financial Express Business of Sports, Saurabh tracks the evolving relationship between sport, money, media and society- exploring how leagues are built, how athletes create value and how fan behaviour is reshaping the future of the industry.


Core Areas of Expertise

Sports Business and Economics: Coverage of franchise leagues, media rights, sponsorships, athlete earnings, valuations, governance and the commercial forces shaping global sport.

Athlete Wealth and Human Stories: Reporting on athlete careers, financial journeys, welfare challenges, endorsements and life beyond competition.

Sports Media and Fan Behaviour: Analysis of viewership trends, digital consumption, audience fragmentation, streaming platforms and the future of sports broadcasting.

Editorial Leadership: Extensive experience managing fast-paced newsroom operations, live coverage, digital publishing and maintaining high editorial standards.


Industry Experience and Credentials

Years of Experience: 7

Previous Stints: ABP Network, The Statesman, Bhaskar English, Sportskeeda and SportsTiger

Qualifications:

  • MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, Amity University
  • MA in Hindi, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
  • BA in Communication and Media, English and Psychology, Christ University
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Premier League clubs spend ₹44,600 crore in record summer transfer window
Premier League clubs spend ₹44,600 crore in record summer transfer window

Premier League clubs spent a record £3.49 billion ($4.7 billion) in the summer transfer window, with Manchester City leading at…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: September 4, 2026 11:23 IST
What Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement means for football
What Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement means for football

Lionel Messi has retired from Argentina after 21 years, 207 caps, 125 goals and a World Cup triumph. His farewell…

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September 1, 2026 18:30 IST
The sporting economy hiding in Ladakh’s mountains and the man who built it
Chewang Motup Goba: The man who built Ladakh’s ₹47-crore marathon economy

How Chewang Motup Goba turned Ladakh’s mountains into a sporting economy through adventure tourism, ice hockey and the Ladakh Marathon.

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: September 1, 2026 13:36 IST
From Silicon Valley to the Super Bowl: How an India-born investor entered sports business
From Silicon Valley to the Super Bowl: How an India-born investor entered sports business

Vinod Khosla did not begin by buying teams. His sports strategy emerged gradually, from minority ownership in the San Francisco…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 28, 2026 17:58 IST
Pragg’s latest ₹2 crore payday: How much has he earned from major chess tournaments?
Pragg’s latest ₹2 crore payday: How much has he earned from major chess tournaments?

R Praggnanandhaa has added $200,000 to his prize-money earnings after becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour.…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 28, 2026 17:37 IST
Asian Games in Japan: Converting venues reveals the real expense of cricket’s global growth
Asian Games in Japan: Converting venues reveals the real expense of cricket’s global growth

Japan’s Asian Games pitch concerns highlight a bigger challenge for cricket’s global expansion: converting existing sports infrastructure into cricket-ready venues…

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Updated: August 27, 2026 20:03 IST
He spent 30 years behind the scenes of elite sport. Now, he's in the spotlight
He spent 30 years behind the scenes of elite sport. Now, he’s in the spotlight

Mark Lawrence joined Yonex’s tournament team in 1994, when racquet stringing was still an afterthought at major events. Three decades…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 25, 2026 15:36 IST
The ₹250 crore bet: Inside India’s rapidly expanding padel economy
The ₹250 crore bet: Inside India’s rapidly expanding padel economy

India’s padel market is growing rapidly, with around 100,000 players and 500 courts already in place. As investors, premium brands…

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August 22, 2026 05:00 IST
How India’s hockey dominance over Pakistan has lived under the shadow of cricket
India’s 23-match unbeaten run vs Pakistan: Rivalry alive but balance long gone

India’s 5-3 win over Pakistan at the 2026 Hockey World Cup extended their unbeaten run in the rivalry to 23…

By Saurabh Ganguly
August 20, 2026 14:28 IST
From homeless nights and a near-fatal crash to breaking World record
From homeless nights and a near-fatal crash to Test cricket world record: The Rishabh Pant story

Rishabh Pant’s journey from sleeping at a Delhi gurdwara during his early cricket days to becoming the fastest player to…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 19, 2026 16:23 IST
Ayush Shetty’s rise: From Karkala to knocking out badminton’s World No. 1
Beyond Prize Money: What Ayush Shetty’s win over world no. 1 means for badminton economics

Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi at the BWF World Championships 2026. Here is how the 21-year-old…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 18, 2026 19:10 IST
Chess is trying to become a franchise sport: What Pique’s investment tells us

Gerard Pique’s investment in Global Chess League franchise American Gambits highlights the growing appeal of chess as a global sports…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 18, 2026 17:44 IST
Can India's sporting boom survive its air-quality problem? Athletes are starting to push back
Can India’s sporting boom survive its air-quality problem? Athletes are starting to push back

Anders Antonsen’s India Open withdrawal has renewed questions over whether India’s sporting ambitions can keep pace with its air-quality problem,…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 17, 2026 15:55 IST
Afghanistan will be the 'home' team in Delhi against India. Who will make the money?
Afghanistan to be ‘home’ team in Delhi against India. How will the money flow?

Why is Afghanistan hosting India in Delhi? The India-Afghanistan series offers a rare look at how home advantage, broadcast rights,…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 13, 2026 12:08 IST
IPL trade deals that changed franchises without an auction
IPL trade deals that changed franchises without an auction

From Hardik Pandya’s proposed return to Gujarat Titans to Sanju Samson’s ₹18 crore move to CSK, IPL trades have evolved…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 12, 2026 11:45 IST
India wins archery medals. Can the Archery Premier League build a business around them?
India wins archery medals. Can the Archery Premier League build a business around them?

India’s Archery Premier League is trying to turn the country’s international success in archery into a sustainable sports business, with…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 12, 2026 07:37 IST
What is Hardik Pandya really worth? Inside the IPL trade buzz that could reshape IPL
What is Hardik Pandya really worth? Inside the potential IPL trade that could reshape the tournament

The debate over Hardik Pandya’s future is no longer simply about whether Mumbai Indians want to retain their captain. It…

By Saurabh Ganguly
Updated: August 11, 2026 17:06 IST
Why four men are being paid to mimic langurs at the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi
Why four men are being paid to mimic langurs at the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi

The January India Open exposed gaps inside the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Seven months later, the World Championships have brought…

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Updated: August 11, 2026 11:44 IST
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