Times have changed, but Lord's hasn't.
Even today, it's exactly the same…
as it was the first time we came here.
These people respect their traditions and dislike change.
That's why they've maintained their tradition of not winning the World Cup.
Remember when you were elected the secretary of the ICB?
21st August, 1993.
Back then, the ICB had neither power nor money.
Couldn't even afford to send any staff with the team.
And today…
even your secretary has arrived in business class.
Preston.
Yes, Mr. Preston?
I'm sorry, Yash, but we'll have to postpone our meeting to tomorrow.
But you set up the time and place.
I've flown all the way from Bombay. This is not done!
I know, Yash. I'm sorry, something terribly important has come up.
Let's meet tomorrow morning.
Our board will take care of everything to make you comfortable.
It's only a day.
I don't have another day.
Come now, Yash!
All the other board members will be there.
Surely, you can't be absent.
Hosting the World Cup! It'll be India's loss.
It's my daughter's birthday tomorrow, and that's where I want to be.
And it's not going to be India's loss. It's going to be your loss.
Good day.
Did you get it in Mantra's favorite color?
Yes, Bhaisaab.
-Happy Birthday, Manu! -What! Dad, this is so cool!
Thank you!
Ms. Patil…
you are the primary owner of the Mumbai Mavericks.
Do you accept the match fixing and betting charges against you?
The accounts of the Sovereign Bank of South Africa
linked to the betting
are all in your name.
This is serious evidence.
Mantra, just sign these papers. I'll handle the rest.
Ms. Patil?
I hope we don't lose the chance to host the World Cup because of me.
No chance!
It's different now.
Today, India isn't famous because of cricket,
but cricket is famous because of India.
Earlier, we used to play the game. And now, we control it.
That is why the World Cup will come to us.
The ICE President is going to call me personally and say,
"Mr. Patil, I'd like you to host the forthcoming World Cup, please."
Yes!
Watch out!
Ms. Patil…
Ms. Zarina Malik claims you were acting on the behest of someone else.
Your father…
Mr. Yashwardhan Patil.
Is that true?
Sir, I don't know anything about these bank accounts…
Or about the fixing or about the betting.
Nor does my father.
This is all a conspiracy against me and my dad.
I haven't done anything wrong, nor has my dad.
He's innocent.
Was Mr. Pansare your relative?
No.
Not really.
He was more like a…
guardian.
I see.
Mr. Pansare was a mad man.
He spent all his life teaching poor kids to play cricket…
and left all his belongings to them.
Nice bat!
May I keep it?
For my son.
Well, I mean…
you're the executioner of the will.
So, I must ask you.
I'll put it back there if you want me to.
No. Take it.
Thank you, thank you.
Mr. Pansare has two lakh rupees in his bank account.
Should we donate that to his academy as well?
Yes, of course.
Please execute the will to the letter.
Good.
All the papers are in here. Shall we go?
If you don't mind…
may I stay here a little longer?
Of course.
Here are the keys.
What the fuck is this?
Shall we begin?
Tiger One Sports' TV broadcast contract has expired.
And for the broadcast rights of the next two years' test matches and ODIs,
the Board has issued fresh tenders.
Yes, Mr. Basu?
What is so amusing?
No, this time we have a transparent e-auction for the telecast rights.
I'm just wondering, how will you fix it for Tiger One Sports,
your favorite channel, in which you're a stakeholder?
Regardless of which channel gets the rights,
the board always wins.
And Mr. Basu, lest you forget…
Since I've been on this chair, the ICB's profits have doubled every year.
As have your own.
Anything else on the agenda?
That's all for today.
Okay, but…
before ending the meeting, I'd like to say something.
In a few days, the Pakistan cricket team
will be coming to India for a three test match series.
Pakistan will tour India after thirteen years.
It will be the mother of all series.
Bigger than even the Ashes.
It is imperative India wins.
We can't lose on our own soil. It'll be embarrassing.
But Pakistan's team is strong.
Their batting order runs deep.
Their bowling is lethal.
To beat such a team, we need a captain…
Who plays to win, not to draw.
Are you hinting towards a replacement of the captain?
Yes, I am.
What's wrong with Rohit Shanbagh?
His performances--
Have been pretty average.
Especially the last England tour.
4-1, a disaster.
That is totally unfair.
If anyone is to blame, it's the board!
I believe it is time for a change of guard.
So, who do you propose?
Vayu Raghavan.
This is ridiculous.
We can't change the captain after just one defeat.
And Rohit has been winning for us.
A home series against Sri Lanka, followed by Bangladesh?
Nothing to write home about.
Besides, it's not so much about the performance.
It's about the…
The attitude.
Attitude!
What about your attitude, Bhaisaab?
We all feel you should resign.
On moral grounds, if not anything else.
There's a case against you!
The matter is sub judice, Mr. Basu.
The court hasn't given a verdict yet.
And the law says that we're innocent until proven guilty.
If the court finds me guilty…
I will have no hesitation in resigning immediately.
Absolutely, that's alright. It's fair, isn't it?
Good, then.
For now, the only stepping down under consideration is that of…
Captain Rohit Shanbagh.
And you, Mr. Basu…
please sit.
Bhaisaab, how can we be sure that Vayu will be a better captain than Rohit?
Correct.
Fair enough.
The Wadia Cup final is next week.
Vayu is captain of one team and Rohit, the other.
Let the selectors evaluate their leadership.
But I have a feeling…
Vayu will dominate Rohit.
Magic Moments flavored soda.
Make every moment a Magic Moment.
Wow, Rohit! The Almighty has given you everything.
Looks, brains, talent. That's not fair.
Thank you, guys.
Thank you.
She still doesn't want to talk to me.
Just because she won't talk to you doesn't mean that she's unconcerned.
Love isn't straightforward, Bhaisaab.
The next awardee needs no introduction.
This man has changed the face of Indian cricket forever.
The Excel World Sports Personality of the Year award goes to…
the one and only, Yashwardhan Patil!
Yay, it's you, papa!
Until a few years ago,
our country used to have only one TV channel.
And that was government-run.
To show our cricket matches, we had to pay them a fee.
Once…
when we were on a South African tour a few years ago…
a sports channel called me for a meeting to discuss the telecast rights.
I was a bit scared.
I thought I'd have to pay them in dollars.
I went to the meeting wearing my cheapest suit
hoping they'd feel sorry for me and ask for less money.
But instead, they asked me…
how much money we want for the telecasting rights.
That's when I realized something.
That was the day I understood who we truly are…
I understood the power of Indian cricket.
That was the day…
we learned our true value.
And the rest, as they say…
is history.
Today, people come to meet me…
wearing their cheapest suits.
So, this award…
is for all of us.
This award is for Indian cricket.
Thank you.
For which…
For which the sky is the limit!
Thank you, once again!
Allen?
You're back early.
Is that a complaint?
And here I was thinking that you'd smile when you see me.
That you'd spread your arms like Shah Rukh Khan.
That you'd look me in the eyes and kiss me--
Enough, enough!
Enough! Take a breath sometimes.
How?
-You are just so-- -No, no! Don't say it.
-Just so… -Don't say it! Don't say it!
Breathtaking, Rohit!
I missed you.
Oh, you missed me?
Then why don't you accompany me?
You have a different excuse every time.
And also, what's up with the Indian cricket team?
It's like there's no other cricketers available for…
Should we eat?
-Yes. -I'm starving.
Yes. Come on.
Come, sit.
Is this dinner?
Well, of course, it is.
What do you mean "is this dinner"?
It took me two hours to cook this!
And I've cut everything myself. Potatoes, tomatoes, onions…
Rohit, I even cut my own finger.
Poor baby!
Literal blood and sweat, Rohit. Literal blood and sweat!
Okay, as a token of my appreciation…
I'm going to give you the first bite.
Open up.
Sushi?
Yeah, I think so.
I swear, with your schedule, it's just a blessing to even get this in.
But we will make the most of the…
Corners, corners, corners!
Rohit and his little corners.
Hey, you know, this place has some really great sushi.
Oh, wait! But sushi doesn't have corners.
Oh, no, Rohit!
Oh, wait! Hold on.
Who's your favorite tennis player?
Could it be, oh, I don't know…
Jimmy Connors?
Allen!
Oh, wait! I just thought of another one…
Hold on.
-If you were to be given an office… -Allen…
-Would it be located anywhere… -Allen…
-in the vicinity… -Allen!
It's not funny.
Okay.
It's not funny.
But you know what is funny?
It's when a celebrity wears a cap and sunglasses
to a restaurant to avoid attention.
It's like screwing for virginity, my love.
You in your sexy little cap…
Allen? Allen Menezes, right?
From Delhi?
You're the one who filed the 377 PIL!
Yes!
Well, I didn't do it alone.
I mean, I was instrumental. The pudding in the pie, if I may.
But, you know, we all should take pride in our victory.
-Oh, this is my beloved-- -Vishal.
Hi. Nice to meet you.
Vishal, yes.
If you don't mind, can I take a selfie? It's, like, for my Instagram?
Well, of course, please.
You know, we could all use more publicity.
In fact, Vishal,
would you like to join us for the selfie?
Oh, I'm so sorry. I have to take this.
Little higher, dear.
Thank you.
-And be sure to tag us! -Yeah, for sure!
Sorry, I had to…
You know, "Vishal"…
we spoke about this in Delhi.
Creating awareness, changing perception, normalizing us.
This is not a fight for just us lawyers.
We need people in high places to also come out.
You know, like…
influencers, actors, singers, cricketers even.
Don't try to school me, dumbass!
Don't forget I taught you this game, fucker!
I'll take you down next week.
And forget about the legalizing betting idea. Nothing is ever going to happen.
Alright?
Okay, I've got to go. Bye.
-What's up, babe? -What was that all about?
Nothing, just playing video games with Prashant.
No, the betting bit.
Oh, that! He has lost his mind playing county cricket.
He says that betting should be legalized in India just like England.
And that'll fix everything. Idiot.
Wait, I don't get that. What do you mean?
-See, betting in India is illegal, right? -Right.
That's why these bookies, bettors,
film stars, politicians, are interested in cricket.
Do you know the amount of money that there is in betting? It's crazy!
And the guys who make the maximum profits
are the ones that run the game.
Be it Dhawan, Zarina…
or your own dad, of course.
Now imagine for a second, okay?
If betting becomes legal in India.
Black money? Finished. Corruption? Gone.
These guys are fucked!
But of course, that will never happen.
Right? Simple people like Prashant can only talk about it.
Anyway, you're hungry or what? Shall we order something?
'95, '96…
Don't worry, Rajeshwar. It will all work like before.
Are you sure, Bhaisaab?
Why would you ask that?
Everyone knows about the connection between you and Tiger One.
Frankly, we weren't going to bid this time.
But when you set this meeting up,
I was hopeful that maybe this time…
you might consider other options.
How could I consider other options?
Tiger One Sports means as much to me as it does to you.
So…
you have no connection with Tiger One?
I have an old connection with Tiger One.
So old that people are now suspicious.
And before this suspicion turns into accusation…
I must make new connections.
What's all this fuss about an e-auction?
It was all so easy earlier.
I'll handle it, Rajeshwar.
How exactly?
The auction will certainly be electronic,
so that it looks like the board has awarded the rights transparently.
"So that it looks like…"
Interesting.
That's all then?
Come on, Bhaisaab…
Won't you even offer me a drink today?
Would you like something to drink?
Of course. But only after we've started doing business together.
Good.
What happened, Mr. Tiwari? Why did you stop the car?
What-- Where are you going?
Mr. Tiwari! What is going on?
Who the fuck are you?
Your knight in shining armor, here to save your ass.
I'm calling the cops, okay? Where's my driver?
Trust me, Monica, there are way bigger questions you want answered right now.
Like…
why did Bhaisaab just fuck you over?
What do you mean?
Watch, like, and subscribe.
Rajeshwar, how could I consider other options?
Tiger One Sports means as much to me as it does to you.
That's my favorite line!
This video is just a few hours old.
Bhaisaab had made this deal even before he met you.
And now, you've come to make a deal, right?
Sharp!
I like that about you.
I am very likable.
Now, get the fuck out of my car.
Tiwari!
The revenue of one ODI is four times that of a Test.
One test match has a revenue of three crores.
Five days, and such little money?
T20s have been subsidizing Tests for far too long now.
Tests are a loss-making proposition.
And the highest any company can bid for at the auction is 4400 crores.
What if we increase the rates of our ad slots?
Advertisers will refuse.
They spend only five percent of their budget on Test cricket.
They reserve most of it for the PPL.
Send them these bid amounts.
What's the number Bhaisaab has given you?
4500.
Interesting.
Because he has asked Tiger One Sports to set aside 4600 crores.
That's 100 crores more than you.
Couldn't have done the math myself, Mr. Dhawan.
Well, thanks.
The company can handle a small loss.
It'll open up new doors for future contracts.
Have you factored in the differential of the year zero loss,
and the expected opportunity gain for the next five years in your calculation?
It's settled then.
Our PPL rights will offset the cost.
We'll bid up to 4600 crores
and keep 100 crores as contingency.
I want a complete detailed report at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
And, yes…
I don't want any chaos in this.
4700 crores?
It's impossible, Mr Dhawan!
I am answerable to my investors.
Moreover, your commission is 300 crores!
Pay me later on.
Right now, the priority is…
to defeat Tiger One Sports and Bhaisaab.
Good afternoon, gentlemen.
I'm Adam Brown, department head of Orbital Technologies.
Yashwardhan Patil.
-Yash… wadun? -Yashwardhan.
Yashwadha… das
I'll just call you Patil.
-Basu. -Basu, that's an easy one.
Well…
So, this e-auction system has 256-bit encryption.
It's highly tested by the world's top five ethical hackers,
and it is absolutely impenetrable.
I know it seems a little bit intimidating at first, but no worries…
I'm going to be here and hold your hand throughout the entire process.
Alright?
Now, look up here.
These are our five bidders.
The auction is being held for the consolidated
satellite and digital telecast rights.
Minimum time three hours.
Minimum bid 2800 crores.
This signals the commencement of the auction.
Do you understand, gentlemen?
Our first bid has come in at 3000 crores.
We have 3200 coming in at Sportel Network.
3500 from Kruger Sports! That's the international bidder.
3600 from Excel Sports.
3700 from Quantum Sports.
Oh, Excel Sports is withdrawing!
3800 crores from Sportel Network.
Quantum Sports is out as well.
Two down, two to go.
Too early to break a sweat, Monica.
We're just getting started.
Thirty-nine.
Now we have 4100 crores from Tiger One Sports.
Well, folks, I guess…
that didn't work out. Guess we'll just…
have to focus on the football league this year, yeah?
Oh, Kruger Sports has withdrawn.
Tiger One Sports takes it to 4400.
4450 crores from Sportel Network.
There's ten minutes more to go before closing.
Tiger One Sports comes in with 4600 crores.
Up the bid.
One second.
-Up the bid, Monica. -One second.
One second, just let me think. Please…
Next time, leave the thinking to me.
Motherfucker takes me for a fucking fool!
4700 crores with a minute left to go.
Sir, there's something wrong.
-What happened? -Sir, the internet is not working.
What?
What happened?
Reboot it. Reboot it!
Do something, fucker!
Gentlemen! There's ten more seconds.
Turn on your hotspot!
We don't have time, motherfuckers!
You fuckers are good for nothing!
Fucking hell!
This is the end of the auction, and there will be no more…
Yes, Mr. Brown, we understand what a countdown is
and what "the end" means.
And the winner is--
We can read too. Thank you. Now get out!
You've won a massive contract.
Come on…
Give me a little smile.
We agreed on 4400.
You took it up to 4700.
A 300-crore loss.
Oh, look!
You can do the math by yourself.
Relax, Monica.
I will make good this loss.
I will ensure that…
you make more money in the forthcoming series…
than you could've expected.
And how are you going to ensure that?
That is the magic of Vikrant Dhawan.
The broadcast rights e-auction was supposed to be foolproof.
No way to cheat or tamper with the system.
So, what does Patil do?
He unplugs his own firm's building's internet connection…
and makes it look like sabotage by his biggest rival.
So, now they are disqualified. And which is the next company in line?
His company, Tiger One Sports!
Which will be awarded the contract!
The CCTV footage evidence indicates foul play.
The board has decided to disqualify Sportel Network
immediately from the auction process.
On the grounds of suspected fraud.
So, does Tiger One Sports get the contract?
Well, according to the rules…
the contract should be awarded to the next highest bidder,
which happens to be Tiger One Sports.
However…
as you all know, I have a business interest in the company.
And currently being under investigation…
I cannot, in good conscience, allow such a conflict of interest.
Therefore, I have decided to award the contract to the third highest bidder…
which is…
Kruger Sports.
For the sum of 3900 crores.
While this is a huge financial blow to the ICB,
it is something that must be done for the sake of accountability…
and transparency.
Well, I may have been off with my prediction.
But this is much better, ladies and gentlemen.
Pressure.
Mr. Patil is feeling the heat,
and he's under tremendous pressure to do the right thing.
This is our achievement.
Yours and mine.
The ICB's incorrigible corruption
seems to be coming to an end after all.
That's all for now.
Goodnight.
That was a great show of neutrality you put on out there, Bhaisaab.
Well, Roger…
Sometimes one has to betray one's own
for the sake of image management, you see?
Yes, of course, Bhaisaab.