Indian Subcontinent

The Australian government said today there is a “high risk of terrorist attack” in Delhi as the Indian capital prepares to host the Commonwealth Games from October 3 to 14. Yesterday two Taiwanese nationals were injured after being shot outside Delhi’s Jama Masjid, the city’s largest mosque.

Indian Railways is to pay its Rs 100-crore (around $20 million) sponsorship of the upcoming Delhi Commonwealth Games to the sports ministry rather than the organising committee.

The Indian government is discussing proposals to legalise the country's underground gambling market following the spot fixing scandal surrounding Pakistan’s tour to England.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended and charged Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif under its anti-corruption code.

Cricket manufacturer BoomBoom has suspended its sponsorship of Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir following the allegations of match-fixing in the Test series.

Scotland Yard detectives have found large amounts of cash in the London hotel rooms of several Pakistani cricketers touring England, according to UK newspaper The Independent.

After an intense bidding war, Indian cricket board the BCCI has awarded Indian cricket team home series sponsorship rights to telecoms group Airtel for three years (2010-11 to 2012-13).

Pakistani cricket continues to lurch from one crisis to another. In the latest development, Reuters reports that Pakistani senators have called for the removal of Ijaz Butt as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after accusing him of insulting them through the media.

Slowly but surely, US nutritional company Herbalife has emerged as a major sponsor on the global sports scene. Best known for partnering Barcelona FC and LA Galaxy, this week it added three new partners to its stable.

Both economies are booming - but China certainly seems to have the edge over India when it comes to preparing mega-events. While India is struggling to get itself ready for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, 2010 Asian Games host city Guangzhou has already handed over 67 out of 70 of its practice and competitive venues to organisers - even though the event doesn't take place until November.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a World XI team will visit Pakistan as a gesture of support for the country - which is unable to stage international cricket at home because of security threats.

Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper has rejected claims that London-based Fast Track's consultancy in the sale of broadcast rights resulted in a revenue loss of more than £3 million.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited-owned Taj Television India has announced the launch of Ten Cricket - a dedicated 24-hour channel that will showcase mix of live, non-live and feature programming.

The Sports Marketing and Management (SMAM) agency has denied being investigated by India’s Enforcement Directorate for payments received from the upcoming Delhi Commonwealth Games organising committee.

Lead sponsor of the upcoming Delhi Commonwealth Games, public-owned Indian Railways has held back its 1-billion-rupee (around $30 million) payment to the organising committee.

Suresh Kalmadi, the chairman of the organising committee for the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010, has attempted to draw a line between his organisation and corruption scandals that have been reported by the Indian media.