Indian Subcontinent
Sri Lanka Premier League cancelled again
The Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) has been shelved for the second consecutive year after the Twenty20 cricket tournament failed to attract sufficient commercial interest.
IPL’s opening exchanges to be hosted outside India
The first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament will be staged outside India after the country’s government said that it cannot provide security for the event owing to a clash with the general election.
IPL franchise expresses revenue concern over potential South Africa move
Delhi Daredevils ownership group GMR Sports has warned Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises stand to lose around 40 per cent of their annual revenues if the Twenty20 cricket tournament is moved outside India, while Cricket South Africa has maintained it is yet to be contacted over potentially hosting the event.
South Africa lined up for possible IPL switch
Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Ranjib Biswal has admitted that the 2014 edition of the Twenty20 cricket competition could return to South Africa amid security concerns arising from a clash with the country’s general election.
IOC lifts Indian Olympic Association suspension
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted its suspension of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) after the national body held elections for a new board on Sunday.
Pakistan government dissolves PCB board
The Pakistan government has moved to dismiss the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman Zaka Ashraf, just weeks after he was reinstated to the position.
ICC board signs off on reform plan
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has approved a series of wide-ranging reforms relating to the governance, competition and financial models of cricket’s global governing body, with the Pakistan Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket the only full members to abstain from Saturday’s vote.
Indian Olympic Association elects new officials
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has elected a new set of officials in a bid to overturn a ban by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Squash federation president set to lead Indian Olympic Association
World Squash Federation president N. Ramachandran is set to be elected as the new president of the Indian Olympic Association, which remains suspended by the International Olympic Committee.
Ashraf returns to power at PCB
Zaka Ashraf has been reinstated as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in the latest development in the chaotic governance of the national governing body.
Indian athletes to compete under Olympic flag at Sochi 2014
Indian athletes will compete under the Olympic flag rather than their national flag at next month’s winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
IPL could move 2014 edition
Indian Premier League governing body council chairman Ranjib Biswal has left the door ajar for the 2014 edition of the Twenty20 cricket tournament to be moved, according to the Indian Express newspaper.
ACC presses ahead with Bangladesh Asia Cup plans
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed that the 2014 Asia Cup national team cricket tournament will take place in Bangladesh despite widespread civil unrest in the country.
PCB stalls on committing to Bangladesh events
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) national governing body has stalled on committing to send its national team to Bangladesh for two events amid security concerns.
India targets Club World Cup hosting rights
The All India Football Federation has “put in a request” to host the 2015 Fifa Club World Cup, according to president Praful Patel.
Indian NOC takes measures to avoid Olympic expulsion
The Indian Olympic Association has seemingly avoided the threat of expulsion from the Olympic Movement after introducing reforms designed to meet the demands of the International Olympic Committee.
England and India named Hockey World Cup hosts
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has named both England and India as hosts of the Hockey World Cups in 2018.
Inaugural Indian Super League start postponed
The inaugural season of the Indian Super League, the proposed IMG-Reliance football tournament, has postponed its start by eight months.