India
CAS rules against Indian Hockey Federation in battle for power
The Indian Hockey Federation’s (IHF) fight against Hockey India for control over the governance of the sport in the country would appear to be over after a bruising legal defeat at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
BCCI president passes away
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its president, Jagmohan Dalmiya, has passed away at the age of 75.
India cricket star buys into IPTL’s UAE Royals
India cricket star Virat Kohli has become a co-owner of International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) franchise UAE Royals.
Battle of the Brands
After adidas prised Houston Rockets star, James Harden, away from Nike for $200m last month, we look at whether it was enough to give the German giant the upper hand in its age-old rivalry with the Americans.
India to launch IPL-style table tennis competition
The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has confirmed it will launch a new franchise-based league in the country next year, in the latest effort to transplant the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket model to another sport.
Chennai Super Kings challenge IPL suspension verdict
The owners of Chennai Super Kings have filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court against the recommendation of a two-year ban for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket franchise, stating the verdict represents a “grave miscarriage of justice.”
Raipur lands first major hockey event with 2015 World League final
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed that the Indian city of Raipur will host the final of its 2015 men’s Hockey World League national team competition.
Hangzhou enters bid for 2022 Asian Games
The Chinese city of Hangzhou has submitted an official bid to host the 2022 Asian Games, according to the Chinese Olympic Committee.
BCCI seeks path to good governance with code of ethics
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced it will form a “comprehensive” code of ethics policy as it seeks to eliminate corruption in the national game.
Eden Gardens to stage final as World T20 travels around India
Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens venue will stage the final of the World Twenty20 when the biennial national team cricket tournament takes place in India next year.
BCCI forms working group to assess IPL’s future
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said it will form a working group to study the impact of the Supreme Court verdict into the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) corruption scandal, stating there is an “urgent need” to address the issue in order to “uphold the paramountcy” of the sport in the country.
Super Kings and Royals recommended for two-year bans in IPL corruption scandal
A panel established by India’s Supreme Court has today (Tuesday) recommended the suspension of leading Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals for a period of two years, in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal that hit the 2013 edition of the Twenty20 cricket competition.
JSW Group targets IPL franchise amid Royal Challengers reports
JSW Steel chairman Saijan Jindal has said his group is set to acquire an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise amid growing speculation that Royal Challengers Bangalore will become the first team from the Twenty20 cricket competition to change hands.
New Boundaries
Broadcasters, event organisers and sponsors have tried and failed to crack the sporting code in India, in an attempt to reach the country’s billion-plus cricket-mad population. We hear from the insiders who have succeeded.
BWF furthers global goal with event rights assigned
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has awarded the hosting rights for forthcoming flagship events to Spain, Indonesia and India.
Essel Group reveals Indian T20 league ambition
Indian business conglomerate the Essel Group has confirmed plans to establish a rival city-based Twenty20 cricket league in India.
Modi warns ICC over breakaway organisation threat
Lalit Modi, founding father of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has reiterated he is not part of a potential breakaway world cricket organisation, but has warned the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the initiative is a serious proposition.
Star India invests in Pro Kabaddi League
Pay-television broadcaster Star India has boosted its interest in the sports events sector by acquiring a majority stake in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).