1993: Cricinfo is founded as an informal network of cricket enthusiasts sharing scores and statistics online.
1996: Cricinfo establishes a huge user base, driven by the growth of international cricket, in particular the following for the 1996 and 1999 ICC Cricket World Cups.
2000: Cricinfo is launched commercially and valued at US$150 million. Sponsors the 2000 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand.
2001: Reaches an agreement with the England cricket board to sponsor the County Championship.
2002: Online betting, video sales, and mobile score updates are added to the site.
2003: Cricinfo merges with Wisden.com to create the most comprehensive and authoritative online cricket site.
2005: Cricinfo begins to provide innovative cricket-based services for mobile applications.
2006: Cricinfo Magazine is launched and soon becomes the leading monthly cricket title in print in the Indian market.
Cricinfo is named the UK’s Top Performing cricket website by the independent Hitwise Awards.
Gaming entertainment is added to the site: Leading brands including Top Trumps and Fantasy League are brought on board.
Cricinfo's mobile business division is launched in India.
The company's global HQ opens in Bangalore.
2007: ESPN expands its global online business by acquiring Cricinfo from the Wisden Group.
