The first sports newspaper in India, called "The Indian Sportsman", was published in 1861 in Calcutta (now Kolkata).

The first sports magazine in India, called "Sport and Pastime", was published in 1884 in Calcutta (now Kolkata).

The first All India Radio (AIR) sports broadcast was aired in 1930, covering the Davis Cup tennis tournament.

ESPN Star Sports was the first Indian sports television channel, launched in 1995.

The first online sports news website in India, called "Cricinfo", was launched in 1998.

B.N. Mullik is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Sports Journalism' for his pioneering work in sports journalism and his contributions to the development of sports media in India.

Ravi Shastri is known for his iconic commentary during the 1983 Cricket World Cup, which helped popularize cricket in India and is still remembered by fans today.

B.N. Mullik was the first Indian sports journalist to receive the Padma Shri award, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1971.

Sport and Pastime is the oldest continuously published sports magazine in India, having been founded in 1884 and still in circulation today.

Sportstar is the largest-selling sports newspaper in India, with a circulation of over 1 million copies.

Star Sports is the sports television channel with the highest viewership in India, reaching over 100 million viewers.

Cricbuzz is the most popular sports website in India, with over 100 million monthly active users.

Dream11 is the most downloaded sports app in India, with over 100 million downloads.

Star India is the largest sports media company in India, with a portfolio of sports channels, websites, and apps.