Sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa's leading cricketers have agreed to sign their International Cricket Council (ICC) contracts for the Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka later this month.

South Africa has emerged as the second country after India to refuse to sign new sponsorship contracts for the ICC Champions Trophy competition which starts in Sri Lanka on September 12.

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has reached a deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board preserving the status of the Trent Bridge ground as a venue for one-day internationals and Test matches.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Australia will participate in the ICC Champions Trophy on September 12 in Sri Lanka despite the the sponsorship row facing cricket's governing body.

The sponsorship row which threatened to disrupt the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in Sri Lanka next month may be close to resolution, according to media reports.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its commercial partners from ambush marketing strategies.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its commercial partners from ambush marketing strategies.

Terrestrial broadcaster ITV has been found in breach of the UK broadcasting act after it switched coverage of this summer's World Cup to one of its digital channels.

Terrestrial broadcaster ITV has been found in breach of the UK broadcasting act after it switched coverage of this summer's World Cup to one of its digital channels.

Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.

Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.

UK pay-TV platform BSkyB has signed a rights deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for exclusive live coverage of the Champions Trophy and the World Cup.

UK pay-TV platform BSkyB has signed a rights deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for exclusive live coverage of the Champions Trophy and the World Cup.

Pan-regional Asian pay-TV network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has tied up exclusive broadcast deals with five international cricket boards.

Pan-regional Asian pay-TV network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has tied up exclusive broadcast deals with five international cricket boards.

Michel Zen-Ruffinen is set to make one of his first public appearances since he quit his post as FIFA general secretary when he addresses delegates in Manchester next month at the international Bid To Benefit conference.

Michel Zen-Ruffinen is set to make one of his first public appearances since he quit his post as FIFA general secretary when he addresses delegates in Manchester next month at the international Bid To Benefit conference.

Michel Zen-Ruffinen is set to make one of his first public appearances since he quit his post as FIFA general secretary when he addresses delegates in Manchester next month at the international Bid To Benefit conference.