Indian Subcontinent
AIFF scraps proposed I-League format
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has retracted its decision to implement a conference model in the I-League, and has returned to home-and-away fixtures following a united resistance from league clubs.
IOC informs Pakistan of unauthorised Olympic ‘Interim Committee’
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has informed the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) of an unauthorised Interim Committee, and has advised them to address the situation.
Indian GP organisers reject race reports
Indian grand prix organisers have rejected reports that Formula One is to drop their Greater Noida race, after the end of its contract in 2015.
BCCI suspends Rajasthan Royals co-owner
The BCCI (Board for Control of Cricket in India) has suspended Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra after alleged charges of spot-fixing during six IPL (Indian Premier League) matches.
Rajasthan Royals team owner has passport seized
Police investigating allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament have reportedly seized the passport of Rajasthan Royals team owner Raj Kundra.
Pakistan awarded 2015 Squash World Cup
Pakistan has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2015 Squash World Cup by the Asian Squash Federation.
I-League football clubs boycott new IMG Reliance tournament
The Indian Professional Football Clubs Association (IPFCA) has boycotted the proposed tournament to be organised by IMG Reliance and hit out against the All India Football Federation (AIFF)’s move to restructure its I-League.
Match-fixing Ashraful: “Please all forgive me”
Bangladesh batsman and former captain Mohammad Ashraful has admitted to fixing cricket games and has asked for forgiveness after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) suspended him.
Two top BCCI officials resign
Two top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, honorary secretary Sanjay Jagdale and treasurer Ajay Shirke, have resigned from their posts in the wake of the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing and betting scandals.
Sri Lanka Cricket scores record sponsorship deal
Dialog Axiata has sealed a three-year deal with Sri Lanka Cricket, representing the country’s biggest sponsorship deal, according to the Daily Financial Times newspaper.
India is the “probable host” for 2015 ITTF event
India is likely to host the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)’s 2015 World Team Cup event, according to a senior Indian official.
India to draft new sports bill
India’s sports minister Jitendra Singh has announced that a new sports bill will be drafted by June 30, in a response to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s demands for the country to stop corruption in its sport bodies.
ESPN Star Sports returns to Airtel’s DTH platform
ESPN Star Sports signs multi-year agreement with Bharti Airtel, Airtel Digital TVto distribute its six primary channel in India.
Sony Six swoops for Euro 2016 rights
Sony Six has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights to Uefa Euro 2016 across the Indian subcontinent.
Sreesanth proclaims spot-fixing innocence
Arrested Rajasthan Royals cricketer S. Sreesanth has proclaimed his innocence, despite reports last week of the bowler admitting to spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pune Warriors pull out of IPL
Sahara Group-owned Pune Warriors has withdrawn from the scandal-hit Indian Premier League (IPL), following a dispute over franchise fees.
Royals bowlers appear in court
Rajasthan Royals bowlers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan will appear in court today over spot-fixing allegations.
Indian government plans match-fixing law
The Indian government is planning to pass legislation that will enforce a heavy penalty for match-fixing, following the Indian Premier League (IPL)’s recent spot-fixing cricket scandal.