Indian Subcontinent
India’s Tamil Nadu bans online games and gambling, more states considering action
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu is the third state to ban online games and gambling, with the state of Karnataka also said to be considering similar action
Round-Up: Australian Open uncertainty, Foxtel eyes AFL extension, Tamil Nadu bans online gaming, and more
The first Grand Slam of 2021 could be delayed by one or two weeks from the scheduled January 18 start, due to Covid-19
Round-Up: Cristiano Ronaldo joins Kuaishou, Stars out of Lanka Premier League, Fifa in women’s rights stand, and more
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed an exclusive partnership with Chinese video-sharing app Kuaishou to provide short-form videos to his Chinese fans – Sportsmoney.c
England confirms first Pakistan tour in 16 years
The England cricket team will make its first visit to Pakistan since 2005 when it plays two Twenty20 internationals in Karachi in October 2021
IPL franchise tender planned ‘within weeks’
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will launch a tender for one or two new franchise teams to join the Indian Premier League in the coming weeks, according to local news reports
Amazon makes move in India with NZ Cricket rights acquisition
Amazon has acquired the media rights in India for international cricket matches played in New Zealand in a deal covering the Southern Hemisphere summer cricket seasons from 2020-21 to 2025-26
Round-Up: Lanka Premier League pushed back, State of Origin TV flop, China’s colossal esports market, and more
The Lanka Premier League will start five days later from November 27 to December 17 and will only be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota
Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly issued high court notices for fantasy league endorsements
The Madras High Court has issued notices to India cricket team captain Virat Kohli and Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly for endorsing online cricket fantasy league apps
Round-Up: Rugby World Cup records, Olympic torches tour Tokyo, Virus hits Fiji’s Nations Cup squad and more
Two torches that will be used in the Olympic and Paralympic torch relays at the postponed Tokyo Games next summer have started an eight-month tour of Tokyo
BCCI signs Jio as women’s T20 Challenge first independent sponsor
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has signed up Indian telco Jio as title sponsor of the 2020 edition of its women's T20 Challenge
Mobile Premier League replaces Nike as Indian cricket team apparel sponsor
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has signed a three-year apparel sponsorship deal with fantasy gaming platform Mobile Premier League, replacing long-term sponsors Nike
Round-Up: Under Armour sells MyFitnessPal, Rugby Australia rights deal, Tour Down Under cancelled, and more
US sportswear and equipment firm Under Armour has agreed to sell the MyFitnessPal platform to global investment firm Francisco Partners for $345m (€295m) – Under Armour
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WSC Sports adds FanCode to clients using its AI highlights technology
Indian online sports platform FanCode has announced an agreement with AI technology provider WSC Sports to facilitate the delivery of video highlights on its platform
SuperSport lands three-year deal with Pakistan Cricket Board
SuperSport, the sub-Saharan African pay-television broadcaster, has signed a three-year rights deal with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Star names pull out of Lanka Premier League, organisers remain optimistic
The Lanka Premier League has been dealt a blow following news that five overseas marquee players are pulling out of the T20 tournament
Extreme E delays season start, drops Nepal for Patagonia
Electric off-road motorsport series Extreme E has confirmed the calendar for its inaugural season in 2021, which will start six weeks later than planned and feature a race in Patagonia after plans for…
Indian fantasy sports industry can surmount recent legal hurdles, say experts
IPL driving growth in Indian fantasy sports sector
Users predicted to hit 100m this year
Sector continues to face legal challenges
Sri Lanka Cricket invites bids for England tour broadcast rights
Sri Lanka Cricket has issued an invitation to tender for a media and related rights for the rescheduled England tour of Sri Lanka