Indian Subcontinent
City Football Group targeting Indian acquisition
City Football Club, the ownership group of Premier League leaders Manchester City, is investigating the potential purchase of an Indian club to add to its growing global portfolio
IOC suspends event-hosting talks with India
The International Olympic Committee has moved to suspend all event-hosting discussions with the Indian Olympic Association and the national government amid ongoing tension between the country and neighbouring…
BCCI targeting Pakistan’s removal from World Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pulling together a proposal for Pakistan to be removed from the 2019 World Cup, according to multiple reports
Alibaba becomes major investor in esports analytics company
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has partnered with India’s Times Internet to become a major investor in a new esports analytics venture.
Bidders line up for Hockey World Cups
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has received bids from six nations for the hosting rights to the next editions of the World Cup, its showpiece national team tournament
IPL to remain in India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has today (Tuesday) announced that this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) will remain in the country following recent speculation that the annual Twenty20 c…
NBA to play first games in India during 2019
The Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will play in two preseason games in Mumbai in 2019. This will mark the first ever games for a North American sports league in India
India firms up ‘dead serious’ plans for 2032 Olympics bid
The Indian Olympic Association has confirmed it has submitted a formal expression of interest to bid for the 2032 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, adding it is “dead serious” in its intentions to …
Bundesliga announces IMG partnership to promote league in India
The Bundesliga is looking to promote itself in India – and develop football in the country – via a wide-ranging partnership with IMG Reliance, announced today (Friday).
Formula E’s Indian ambitions hindered by tax concerns
Formula E chief executive Alejandro Agag has said India’s stringent tax regulations will prevent the electric car-racing series from staging a race in the country, despite identifying three potential h…
Indian sports broadcasters facing up to potential revenue blow
Indian sports broadcasters could suffer a substantial loss on their subscription revenues if the government pushes through reforms to laws governing the broadcast of events deemed to be of national importance
Sri Lanka Cricket exec arrested amid corruption probe
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) chief financial officer Wimal Nandika Dissanayake has been arrested amid an ongoing investigation into corruption allegations concerning the running of the sport in the country
Pakistan Cricket Board tensions come to a head as chairman Sethi steps down
Najam Sethi has formally submitted his resignation from the role of chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, with the country’s new prime minister, Imran Khan, announcing almost immediately afterwards th…
PCB hands 10-year ban to ‘lynchpin’ of Pakistan Super League corruption case
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today (Friday) imposed a 10-year ban on former national team batsman Nasir Jamshed after describing him as the “lynchpin” in a corruption scandal that engulfed the…
ICC forms plan to shore up finances of Zimbabwe Cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved to draw up a rescue package for Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), while it has issued a warning to Sri Lanka amid the governance crisis affecting the sport in the country.
Pakistan Cricket Board reaches new UAE hosting agreement
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) have reached a new agreement on the staging of major events in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the former’s concern over date clashes for its matches in its adopted home.
Kohli adds to endorsement roster
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has signed endorsement deals with online money transfer service Remit2India and Dutch technology company Philips.
PCB steps up efforts to take Pakistan Super League home
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that eight matches will be held at home during the 2019 edition of the Super League, with the United Arab Emirates to remain the main venue for the franchise-based Twenty20 event despite concerns over competition with other tournaments in the region.