BCCI's logo blocked by BCCI? Twitter handle alleges copyright infringement; netizens react

In a surprising turn of events on Tuesday, Twitter profile picture of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) h its logo removed and replaced with an im which states "This im has been removed in response to a report from copyright holder." This has left netizens confused wher apex cricketing body's logo was subjected to any copyright violation or it is a promotional act, or something else.

Netizens react:

Many Twitter users have shared ir thoughts on development by posting screenshots of BCCI's Twitter handle while many of m are celebrating because of BCCI's own practice of striking down its videos uploed by netizens on social media platforms. "BCCI is getting a taste of its own medicine," a Twitter user quipped. Some users are also wondering if BCCI's account is "hacked".

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Jio named title sponsor of Women's T20 Challenge

Meanwhile, BCCI on Sunday anunced Jio as title sponsor of Women's T20 Challenge, to be held in Sharjah from vember 4 to 9. re were serious doubts over exhibition games being held this year due to COVID-19 pandemic until BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed in August that it will be played alongside IPL play-offs like usual. 

"We hope Jio Women's T20 Challenge will inspire more young girls to take up sport and give parents confidence that playing cricket is a great career opportunity for ir daughters," said Ganguly in a BCCI statement. Three teams -- Velocity, Supervas and Trailblazers -- will play each or once to decide finalists on vember 9, a day before IPL final. 

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