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The State of Play is for readers who want clear, reported insights into the business of sport from an Indian lens. We track money, media, ownership, policy, and power with context and discipline. Membership supports original reporting and provides you with full access to our work.
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$120 per year
What you get
Free readers receive the newsletter on select weeks and occasional public posts, a window into our coverage and approach.
Paid members get full access to every edition, the complete archive, and members-only features designed to inform and stand up to scrutiny.
- Weekly newsletters with deep reporting and analysis
- Missives on key developments across sport and business
- Exclusive access to events (coming soon)
- Access to exclusive audio and video content (coming soon)
- AMAs with the editor and guests
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