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Probe brings MotoGP Bharat organiser in state govt cross hairs

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Jun 14, 2024 18:06

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With each passing day, fresh revelations are coming out about Fairstreet Sports (FSS), which focuses a more and more sorry light on the capabilities of the Indian organiser of MotoGP Bharat (Indian Grand Prix), to deliver an event of such scale.

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) had said late last month that it would recommend the blacklisting of FSS for its failure to pay around Rs 31 crore ($3.71 million) to different vendors engaged for readying the track at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.

Oct 29, 2019 15:10

No ok from govt for women's cricket tour to Pak

NEW DELHI: With the Union government reportedly not responding to the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s request to host a Pakistan women’s team for a Test series in November, as part of its ICC Championship obligations, the BCCI will likely have to forfeit points again.

Oct 28, 2019 20:10

BCB weighs BCCI proposal for D/N Test at Eden Gardens

NEW DELHI: Eden Gardens could become the venue for India's first day-night Test should the Bangladesh Cricket Board accept the request made by the Big Daddy of international cricket. BCB on Sunday confirmed that the BCCI has requested them to play a day-night Test during the upcoming India tour and has said they will respond after consulting their players and team management.

Oct 28, 2019 19:10

ICC issues RFP for asset mgmt services

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is seeking a technology provider to manage its’ library of audio-visual content comprising video and imagery, from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023.

Oct 25, 2019 20:10

Oman to replace HK as hosts Men’s CWC Challenge League B

DUBAI: Oman Cricket will host the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B between 2 and 12 December, after the event was relocated from Hong Kong.

Oct 25, 2019 20:10

I-League to kick off Nov 30, b'caster to be confirmed

NEW DELHI: The Hero I-League 2019-20 will commence on November 30, and the official broadcaster will be confirmed within a week, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Friday, even as the full list of fixtures was yet to be released.

Oct 25, 2019 17:10

Davis Cup tie in Pak: Leander 'b' team non-playing captain

NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association has announced a 9-member "second string" squad for next month's Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-I tie to be held in Islamabad on November 29-30 after the top stars, led by non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi, refused to travel to Pakistan. The AITA sent a revised list to the Pakistan Tennis Federation on Thursday for the start of the visa process, News18 reports.

Oct 25, 2019 14:10

ATP appoints former player Gaudenzi as chairman

LONDON: The ATP has announced the appointment of former player Andrea Gaudenzi as ATP chairman for a four-year term, beginning 1 January 2020. The 46-year-old Italian will take over from Chris Kermode who will leave his position as ATP executive chairman and president at the end of the year.

Oct 24, 2019 17:10

Bangla players' strike off; India tour on track

DHAKA: The players have called off their strike following the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s promise to meet most of their demands, including pay hike and better facilities. “The board has assured us that our demands, requirements will be fulfilled. We are joining the camp on the 25th (Friday),” Shakib Al Hasan told a news conference after a discussion with the BCB in Dhaka on Wednesday night.

Oct 24, 2019 14:10

PCB pulls out its players from Abu Dhabi T10

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revoked its conditional No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to its players to participate in next month’s Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in the United Arab Emirates. PCB’s decision would affect at least 14 contracted players who were signed by different teams for the tournament which starts from November 15th, Pakistan's media reported.

Oct 24, 2019 13:10

FIFA to invest $1bn in women's football in next 4 yrs

SHANGHAI: FIFA will double its funding for women's football to $1 billion over the next four years, the game's world governing body stated following a meeting of the FIFA Council here Thursday.

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