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Shuttlers return to training at Prakash Padukone Academy

Shuttlers return to training at Prakash Padukone Academy

Ace shuttlers Ashwini Ponnappa and Lakshya Sen are among the about 20 Indian players who have resumed training at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bengaluru as the sport took its first step towards resumption…

Robin Uthappa reveals battling depression, suicidal thoughts

Robin Uthappa reveals battling depression, suicidal thoughts

Cricket has numerous stories where top players abruptly ended their flourishing careers to overcome the pressure. But few would believe that the sporting disappointment could push a cricket star into depression and thought of ending…

Cricket Australia reports 50% revenue hit; players fear salary cut

Cricket Australia reports 50% revenue hit; players fear salary cut

Australian Cricket Revenue (ACR), which forms the basis for the players salary, has been feared to plunge by almost 50%. This can result in a significant salary cut for the players. Cricket Australia on Wednesday…

Cricket Australia announces resumption of game; with crowds!

Cricket Australia announces resumption of game; with crowds!

Cricket action in Australia will resume as early as the coming Saturday. As the cricket returns despite the global COVID-19 crisis, Cricket Australia has  reported some fans will also be present in the stadium during…

Sky agrees to defer Premier League’s £170 mn repayment

Sky agrees to defer Premier League’s £170 mn repayment

Premier League has got a major reprieve on account of an agreement with Sky Sports to defer the payment of £ 170 mn ($ 212.8 mn) rebate till 2021. Since the League has been abruptly…

Germany, Portugal in contention to host Champions League final

Germany, Portugal in contention to host Champions League final

The delayed Champions League final is likely to be moved from Istanbul to either Germany or Portugal. News agency Associated Press, quoting a source, has reported that the two European nations are in contention to…

Kerala Blasters confirm departure of club CEO D’Silva

Kerala Blasters confirm departure of club CEO D’Silva

Viren D’Silva has stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of Kerala Blasters FC. It is official. Kerala Blasters FC has confirmed that the Club CEO Viren D’Silva has stepped down from his role since…

Flourishing esports industry registers surge in investments during May

Flourishing esports industry registers surge in investments during May

The COVID-19 enforced lockdown has seen a sudden spur in the esports business. With that has shot up the investments in the esports industry. The month of May has alone witnessed disclosed funding worth thousands…

Jemimah Rodrigues to feature in ICC’s 100% Innovation webinar

Jemimah Rodrigues to feature in ICC’s 100% Innovation webinar

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues will share the screen with Sophie Devine of New Zealand for the 100% Innovation next week. The fourth episode in the series, which is gaining momentum, will see two of the world’s…

ECB-Google partnership to offer digital skills training for clubs

ECB-Google partnership to offer digital skills training for clubs

The England and Wales Cricket Board and Google are teaming up to offer recreational cricket clubs the chance to learn about digital marketing and improving their online presence. First sports body to team up with…