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Delhi to miss venues deadline for Commonwealth Games
The organising committee for this year’s Delhi Commonwealth Games is set to receive uncompleted venues on August 1, the deadline for the stadia to be handed over so that crucial overlay work can start.
India minister slams Commonwealth Games Federation over withdrawals
India sports minister M. S. Gill has criticised the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) for failing to secure participation of a number of star athletes at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Delhi Commonwealth Games ask Indian cricket for $21m
Commonwealth Games chief organiser Suresh Kalmadi has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India for Rs 100 crore ($21 million) compensation for refusing to postpone a Test series against Australia that clashes with the 2010 Games in New Delhi.
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Modi serves BCCI with legal notice
Suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi has served the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with a legal notice requiring the board to provide the documents on which it based the decision to file civil, criminal and disciplinary action against him.
Bangladesh to host cricket’s World Twenty20 in 2014
The International Cricket Council yesterday awarded the next two World Twenty20 tournaments in 2012 and 2014 to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh respectively. England was awarded the 2013 Champions Trophy, nine years after they last staged the event.
WSG threatens to sue as BCCI re-tenders IPL international rights
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will re-tender the international media rights for the Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition after cancelling the existing contract with the World Sport Group agency.
IMG Reliance to create pro basketball league in India
A professional basketball league in India featuring home-grown and foreign players will be create by IMG Reliance, the joint venture between sports marketing company IMG and Indian conglomerate Reliance.
Bolt to miss Commonwealth Games
Sprint star Usain Bolt will not compete at this year's Commonwealth Games, his coach Glen Mills has said.
Tata Motors becomes official Commonwealth Games supplier
India’s Tata Motors has become the official vehicle supplier to this year’s 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Modi starts legal proceedings against ECB chief Clarke
Lalit Modi yesterday carried out his threat of legal action against Giles Clarke, chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, by commencing libel proceedings in the High Court.
Neo targets $20m revenues for Asia Cup cricket
Neo Cricket has sold 80 per cent of its inventory for cricket's Asia Cup, which starts today in Sri Lanka, and is targetting revenues of Rs 1 billion ($21.5 million).
Legacy for Commonwealth Games venues is private control
Private Indian companies will be handed control, including over any revenue they can generate, of the venues for the Commonwealth Games once the event is over.
Olympic Council angry as India snubs Asian Games cricket
The Olympic Council of Asia has reacted angrily to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s decision not to send a team to this year's Asian Games in China. Olympic Council of Asia secretary general Randhir Singh said it is a "setback" for the future of cricket in the region.
Sahara beats off Bharti to renew Indian sponsorship
Sahara India beat off competition from Bharti Airtel to continue sponsoring the Indian cricket team until December 2013, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced yesterday.
Sri Lanka joins effort to sink Howard’s ICC candidature
The Sri Lanka cricket board has said it will not support the nomination of John Howard, former Australian Prime Minister, for the vice-presidency of the International Cricket Council.
Modi lawyer confident on BCCI reply
Mehmood Abdi, lawyer for suspended Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi, said his client’s reply to allegations of wrong-doing should see him reinstated immediately.
Commonwealth Games’ Bollywood producers clash with Australian broadcasters
Bollywood producers organising the opening ceremony of this year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi have reacted angrily to a plan to move the start time for the event forward to suit Australian broadcasters.