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ISL to up salary cap, scrap Asian player rule: Report

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May 20, 2024 17:05

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The 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season will reportedly see major changes to the coach and player recruitment guidelines.

The biggest change could be the omission of signing an Asian quota player among the six foreign players that the clubs can sign.

Apr 27, 2021 18:04

Hisense official sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

ZURICH: Chinese multinational white goods and electronics manufacturer Hisense has entered into a partnership with FIFA to become an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will create an exclusive connection between the tournament's worldwide audience in unique and compelling ways.

Apr 27, 2021 16:04

BCCI COO reassures IPL's intl players of 'seamless' return home

NEW DELHI: Even as Australia on Tuesday suspended all direct passenger flights from India with immediate effect until May 15 due to the “very significant” spike in COVID-19 cases, the BCCI assured foreign players it would do everything to ensure those competing in the IPL reach their respective countries seamlessly once the tournament ends.

Apr 26, 2021 21:04

BCCI assurance as Ashwin, 3 Aussies withdraw from IPL

MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League is very much on, the BCCI insisted Monday, even as leading Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and three Australian players announced their withdrawal from the IPL amid the escalating COVID-19 crisis in India. "As of now, IPL is going ahead. Obviously, if anyone wants to leave, that's perfectly fine," a senior Board official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Apr 26, 2021 21:04

Spotify CEO confirms intent to buy Arsenal from US owners

MUMBAI: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's bid to buy Arsenal from Stan Kroenke has received the backing of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira, according to UK's Daily Telegraph. Arsenal's participation in the European Super League, sparked protests outside the Emirates last week, with fans demanding that Kroenke sell the club.

Apr 26, 2021 20:04

Covid surge: Asian Boxing Confederation set to scrap Delhi tourney

NEW DELHI: Due to the upsurge of COVID-19 cases in India, the Asian Boxing Confederation is set to scrap the Asian Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships, originally scheduled from May 21 to 31 in the Indian capital, one of the virus hotbeds in the country.

Apr 26, 2021 20:04

Former international hockey umpire Suresh Thakur no more

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Saturday mourned the death of 51-year-old Suresh Kumar Thakur, former international umpire. He passed away on Friday in Mohali, Punjab due to Covid-related complications.

Apr 26, 2021 19:04

ICC names women's teams that have qualified for 2022 CWG

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council has announced the women's teams that have qualified for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as the sport makes a landmark re-entry to the prestigious multi-sport event scheduled from 28 July to 8 August next year.

Apr 23, 2021 20:04

Pak players to get visas for World T20 in India: BCCI apex panel

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's cricket players will get visas to compete in the ICC T20 World Cup in India this October, the BCCI's apex council has been told by board secretary Jay Shah following "government assurances".

Apr 23, 2021 20:04

ESL backer JP Morgan admits it 'misjudged' reaction from fans

NEW YORK: JP Morgan, the still-born European Super League's principal financial backer, has said it "misjudged" how fans would react to the breakaway competition. The American investment bank said it had committed €3.25 billion ($3.92bn) as start-up capital for the league, which posed a direct challenge to UEFA's Champions League and also threatened to devalue Europe's top domestic leagues.

Apr 23, 2021 20:04

FIH Pro League matches between India, England postponed

NEW DELHI: The FIH Pro League matches between India and Great Britain, scheduled for May 8-9 in London, have been postponed following the UK government’s decision to add India to its travel ‘red list’. “FIH, Hockey India and Great Britain Hockey are monitoring the situation in a hope of rearranging these matches at a later date,” the FIH stated.

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