Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced their partnership with Disha Eye Hospitals as the Official Vision Partner for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).

Venky Mysore, Chief Executive Officer at KKR, said, “This partnership strengthens our commitment to Kolkata’s community through a collaboration rooted in shared values of excellence and accessibility. Our association with Disha Eye Hospitals will enable us to deliver meaningful impact for fans on and off the field.”

Dr. Debasish Bhattacharya, Chairman and Managing Director, Disha Eye Hospitals, said, “When we founded Disha Eye Hospitals in 1997, our vision was simple yet profound: to ensure that world-class, affordable eye care is a fundamental right for everyone, not a privilege. Partnering with a champion team like the Kolkata Knight Riders feels like a natural extension of that very ethos. KKR represents the passion of Bengal, and Disha represents its care. Together, we are taking our decades-old commitment to the masses, championing the cause of eye health with the same relentless spirit that KKR brings to the pitch.”

Three-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders will arrive in Kolkata on March 17 to begin their pre-season preparations, with the first training session scheduled for March 18.

ICC Chair Jay Shah and Google CEO Sundar Pichai attended the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match between India and South Africa on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Pichai was also present on the field during the pre-match proceedings. Google Pixel, Google’s flagship smartphone brand, is an official partner of the tournament, further highlighting the collaboration between global technology leaders and international cricket.

“When I was growing up, Sunny (Sunil Gavaskar) was a big idol for me. We used to have the Sportstar poster on my walls. So, I have followed the sport from a young age,” said Google CEO Pichai, in a conversation with Ravi Shastri during the mid-innings break of the India vs South Africa Super 8 match at the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup 2026 – Super 8 Fixtures

Here is the complete list of Super Eight fixtures:

• Feb 21: New Zealand vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM | Colombo (R. Premadasa Stadium)
• Feb 22: England vs Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | Kandy (Pallekele International Cricket Stadium)
• Feb 22: India vs South Africa | 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium)
• Feb 23: Zimbabwe vs West Indies | 7:00 PM | Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium)
• Feb 24: England vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM | Kandy (Pallekele International Cricket Stadium)
• Feb 25: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | 7:00 PM | Colombo (R. Premadasa Stadium)
• Feb 26: West Indies vs South Africa | 3:00 PM | Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium)
• Feb 26: India vs Zimbabwe | 7:00 PM | Chennai (MA Chidambaram Stadium)
• Feb 27: England vs New Zealand | 7:00 PM | Colombo (R. Premadasa Stadium)
• Feb 28: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 7:00 PM | Kandy (Pallekele International Cricket Stadium)
• Mar 1: Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 3:00 PM | New Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium)
• Mar 1: India vs West Indies | 7:00 PM | Kolkata (Eden Gardens)

Infinix India has announced the launch of its NOTE Edge smartphone, alongside a new digital campaign titled ‘World Take NOTE’. The film features cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as the face of the NOTE series.

The 77-second film draws parallels between Jaiswal’s cricketing journey and the brand’s positioning as a performance-focused challenger in the smartphone segment. The narrative centres on preparation, consistency and execution rather than hype.

Jaiswal said: “I am excited to partner with Infinix for the NOTE series. I have always believed that hard work, preparation, and self belief matter more than noise around you. Together, we are launching the NOTE Edge, which stands for performance, innovation and delivering real value to users. This collaboration reflects the same spirit that drives me on the field and that inspires me off it.”

Anupama Ramaswamy, MD & chief creative officer, Havas Creative India said: “Gen Z doesn’t wait for the world to take note. They make sure it does. For them, technology isn’t a device. It’s identity. It’s amplification. It’s how they show up and show off who they are. They don’t consume culture. They co-create it. Remix it. Meme it. Push it forward. That is exactly why Infinix’s belief that the world takes note feels so real. Because when this generation steps out with confidence and clarity, attention follows. Yashasvi Jaiswal represents that spirit. A young talent who never waited for permission. Ambitious. Self-made. Slightly disruptive. Completely unapologetic. This campaign is built on one simple idea. When ambition meets expression and finds its edge, you don’t chase the spotlight. You become impossible to ignore.”

The NOTE Edge runs on Android 16-based XOS 16 and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC. It features a 7.2mm design, ultra-fast charging and AI-enabled functions, including a One Tap AI Button.

With this launch, Infinix expands its NOTE series portfolio in India, targeting young consumers seeking performance-led devices.