Indian Subcontinent
IOC offers olive branch to Indian Olympic Association
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken the first step towards lifting its suspension of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) by inviting officials from the Indian government and the country’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) to Lausanne for talks.
PCB unveils Twenty20 league for Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that its own domestic Twenty20 league will launch in March with the hope of encouraging the return of international cricket to the country.
Golf becomes latest sport to take lead from IPL
Golf is set to become the latest sport to be afforded the Indian Premier League (IPL) treatment through the launch of a new competition modelled on the Twenty20 cricket tournament.
Bangladesh Premier League secures new title sponsor
Bangladeshi financial institution Prime Bank has signed up as title sponsor of the second season of the country’s Twenty20 cricket competition the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Hockey India League nets Hero deal
The Hockey India League (HIL) has agreed a multi-year deal that will allow Hero MotoCorp to assume title sponsorship of the competition ahead of its debut later this month.
IOC announces suspension of Indian Olympic Association
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to a dispute over a controversial election that was scheduled to be held today.
BCCI doubles value of IPL title sponsorship with Pepsi deal
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that PepsiCo will become the new title sponsor of the Indian Premier League, with the five-year deal worth double the amount paid by the Twenty20 competition’s inaugural sponsor DLF.
Pakistan eyes taste of Twenty20 action
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed its intention to launch its own domestic Twenty20 competition in March 2013 in a bid to aid the rehabilitation of the sport in the country.
Sun TV secures new IPL franchise in Hyderabad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that South India-based media conglomerate Sun TV has secured the rights to own and operate a new Indian Premier League (IPL) team in Hyderabad.
Barcelona makes Indian connection with Nokia
FC Barcelona has agreed its first major commercial deal with an Indian company by signing a partnership with Nokia India.
BCCI launches IPL franchise tender as Deccan Chargers are terminated
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a tender for a new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise after the termination of the Deccan Chargers team was confirmed on Friday.
BCCI’s profits double in 2011-12
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has further enhanced its status as the sport’s financial powerhouse by doubling its net profit to US$71.5 million for the 2011-12 financial year.
BCCI terminates Deccan’s IPL franchise
The future of beleaguered Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise the Deccan Chargers has taken a new twist after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday opted to terminate the team owing to its owners’ “absolute inability” to run the franchise.
Deccan Chargers owners dismiss sole bid for franchise
The future of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise the Deccan Chargers is unclear after the team’s owners rejected the sole bid received in Thursday’s auction process.
ICC signs agencies to distribute T20 news
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has ensured that news from the 2012 World T20 in Sri Lanka will reach every corner of the globe by signing distributors for the event.
IPL’s Deccan Chargers put up for sale
Financially-embattled Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise the Deccan Chargers have been placed up for sale by owner Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL).
DLF ends IPL partnership
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is on the lookout for a new title sponsor after DLF announced it would not seek to extend its lucrative contract.