Indian Subcontinent
Star Appeal
STAR India and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) believe they can take hockey “to the next level” when their broadcast deal kicks in from 2015.
Ashraful’s match-fixing ban reduced
Mohammad Ashraful will be able to resume playing competitive cricket in 2016 after the former Bangladesh captain had his suspension for match-fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 competition reduced on appeal.
Micromax acquires India’s IPTL team
Consumer electronics company Micromax has been unveiled as the owner of India’s International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) franchise.
Aiba recognises new boxing body in India
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has recognised a newly-elected national association in India.
Hockey India League’s Mumbai franchise secures new owner
The DoIt Sports Management company has acquired the Hockey India League’s (HIL) Mumbai franchise ahead of the third season of the competition.
PSA introduces new event tier as Indian squash circuit unveiled
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has introduced a new tournament tier to its calendar, while it has been announced that India will stage its first professional squash circuit next month.
Nimbus extends Indian Open contract ahead of European Tour bow
Sports management company Nimbus Sport has extended its partnership with the Indian Golf Union (IGU) to manage and promote the Indian Open from 2015 to 2017, ahead of the tournament’s debut on the European Tour calendar.
Srinivasan denied again as IPL investigation granted extra time
N. Srinivasan has failed in his latest bid for reinstatement as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with India’s Supreme Court granting the Justice Mudgal Committee an additional two months to complete and present its report into alleged corruption in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pakistan Cricket Board postpones Super League plans
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed plans to launch its Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 tournament this year due to issues with the bidding process.
Khan returns as PCB chairman
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unanimously elected former diplomat Shaharyar Khan as its new chairman.
Unfinished Business
With a return to India imminent following a self-imposed four-year exile, Lalit Modi, the architect of the Indian Premier League (IPL), tells Matt Cutler his plans to shake up the business of cricket once again.
India to stage 2014 Champions League T20
India has been announced as the host of the 2014 Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20), with $6m (€4.4m) in prize money on offer for this year’s edition of the annual cricket tournament.
Sethi reinstated in latest PCB twist
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has been reinstated by the country’s Supreme Court a day after being removed from his position.
Pakistan government removes PCB chairman
The administration of Pakistani cricket has suffered further upheaval after the country’s government removed Najam Sethi as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
India drops late bid for Asian Games
India’s attempts to secure the hosting rights for the 2019 Asian Games have collapsed after the country failed to meet an extended deadline to submit a bid.
OCA rejects India’s request for Asian Games bid deadline extension
The Olympic Council of Asia has turned down a request from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to extend a deadline for a bid to be submitted to host the 2019 Asian Games.
PCB accepted ICC changes amid bankruptcy fears – Sethi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi claims his organisation was forced to accept recent sweeping changes made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) or face bankruptcy.
India moves towards formalising 2019 Asian Games bid
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has welcomed India’s interest in hosting the 2019 Asian Games as it seeks to find a replacement destination for its showpiece event.