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BCCI Apex Council:  Australia, England series, domestic cricket on agenda

BCCI Apex Council: Australia, England series, domestic cricket on agenda

The Board of Control for Cricket in India Apex Council is slated to meet today (Saturday). The three principal office-bearers  –  president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah and treasurer Arun Dhumal – will be joining…

COVID-19: County Cricket Championship to be back next year

COVID-19: County Cricket Championship to be back next year

The County Championship will return in 2021 with a temporary new look. The two top red-ball teams also set to battle for the Bob Willis Trophy. The chairs of the First-Class Counties have agreed via…

COVID-19: An athlete’s guide as sporting action resumes

COVID-19: An athlete’s guide as sporting action resumes

Most athletes are back to work. Some are preparing to resume action and some others are thriving to attain their optimum fitness and competitive strength. While in lockdown, many athletes would have lost their muscle…

COVID-19: SLC compelled to defer Lanka Premier League player draft

COVID-19: SLC compelled to defer Lanka Premier League player draft

The ‘Player Draft’ of the Lanka Premier League, scheduled for today (Friday), has been deferred to October 19. The authorities were reportedly compelled to defer the draft following a burst of COVID-19 cases in Colombo.…

AFC Champions League East Asia matches moved to Qatar

AFC Champions League East Asia matches moved to Qatar

Asian Football Confederation has moved the remaining matches of the AFC Champions League East Zone Tournament to Qatar. The decision was confirmed after the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation has assured to provide a…

COVID-19: Future of cricket still uncertain, says ECB CEO

COVID-19: Future of cricket still uncertain, says ECB CEO

The England and Wales Cricket Board has survived a summer of uncertainties amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but Chief Executive Tom Harrison believes the next six months are “fraught with danger”. England and Wales Cricket Board…

COVID-19: Australian Open can allow 50% crowd

COVID-19: Australian Open can allow 50% crowd

Australian Open 2021 can be played in the presence of spectators. Tennis Australia is considering to allow up to 50% crowds during the first Grand Slam of the Year. Tennis Australia Chief Executive Craig Tiley…

BCCI conducts professional development seminars for women’s coaches

BCCI conducts professional development seminars for women’s coaches

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has conducted a seven-week development programme for women’s cricket when sporting activities had come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Cricket Academy (NCA)…

COVID-19: FIFA approves international match protocol

COVID-19: FIFA approves international match protocol

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has approved international match protocol and adapted revised rules on the release of players to ensure safe return of international football amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the…

BCCI determined to host England; start domestic cricket: Ganguly

BCCI determined to host England; start domestic cricket: Ganguly

The Board of Control for Cricket in India remains committed to host England and start the domestic season at some point of time even as the COVID-19 cases in the country have breached the six…