u/Expensive_Chain_420

Now that the IPL for CSK is officially done, I can share this. Been sitting on this info since last year but couldn't really share.

MSD was never meant to play the season this year.

The reason he was retained and "in the squad" was because of the 3 year sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways.

One of the clauses as part of the deal was that Etihad will sponsor as long as MSD plays. If he would have announced that he's retired or walked away, the deal would have walked away too, thus causing a big hole in the yellow pockets.

This is why CSK had to keep giving random 2-3 week return timelines that he'd come back to play. Blud was done and dusted and chilling at home. Practice and stadium appearances were just to keep people and sponsors both by the hook. All about milking it as much as they could.

New jersey sponsor coming to CSK from next season at a much lesser value I imagine..

Source: Acquaintance with a CSK insider

Hiring: Senior Marketing Manager (Dubai)

Looking for a true marketing superstar.

We need a senior marketing manager with genuine 360° experience across strategy, creative, digital, brand, campaigns, content, partnerships, and execution.

Someone who:

- Thinks big and comes up with strong creative ideas, concepts, and campaigns

- Can build real marketing strategies — not just post on social media

- Has experience across multiple industries

- Understands both brand-building and commercial growth

- Can lead projects end-to-end and work at a high standard

Most importantly, you need to prove it!

Please send actual case studies/work you have led, with clear impact/results.

This role is for someone ambitious, creative, strategic, and commercially sharp.

Dubai-based preferred.

DM portfolio, CV, and case studies.

Hiring: Video Content Creator / Producer (Dubai)

We’re looking for a creative and driven Video Content Creator / Producer to join our team (Marketing Agency) full-time in Dubai.

The role includes:

- Shooting & editing short-form and long-form video content

- Producing social media content, brand films, interviews, event coverage, and campaign videos

- Assisting with creative direction, storytelling, and production planning

- Strong understanding of pacing, visuals, sound, and modern content styles

Role includes a lot of regional and some global travel - so favourable nationalities preferred who don't have a lot of visa restrictions.

Salary: AED 5,000–6,000/month

Please DM your portfolio/showreel + CV if interested.

Hiring: Video Content Creator / Producer (Dubai)

We’re looking for a creative and driven Video Content Creator / Producer to join our team (Marketing Agency) full-time in Dubai.

The role includes:

- Shooting & editing short-form and long-form video content

- Producing social media content, brand films, interviews, event coverage, and campaign videos

- Assisting with creative direction, storytelling, and production planning

- Strong understanding of pacing, visuals, sound, and modern content styles

Role includes a lot of regional and some global travel - so favourable nationalities preferred who don't have a lot of visa restrictions.

Salary: AED 5,000–6,000/month

Please DM your portfolio/showreel + CV if interested.