Masterclass in Sports Business | Roland | EP 04 Samir Pai | The Inner Athlete

This episode is a masterclass in sports business.From IPL valuations to esports growth, from Dubai as a cricket frontier to the 2030 Commonwealth Games impact — we break it all down with veteran sports executive Roland Landers.Key Topics Covered:🏏 IPL financial modeling & revenue correction📉 Why broadcast rights valuations may see correction🌍 Should BCCI expand operations to Dubai?🎮 Esports growth in India (Quarter billion industry & rising)🏟 Commonwealth Games 2030 & infrastructure ripple effect💼 CSR funding in sports📺 OTT platforms & future of domestic cricket⚽ Global sporting moments that shaped historyThis conversation dives deep into:✔ Sports entrepreneurship✔ League expansion models✔ Private ownership economics✔ Esports as a sunrise industry✔ Domestic cricket restructuring✔ Corporate investment in sportsIf you're a sports management student, entrepreneur, investor, or simply a serious sports fan — this episode is for you.