Legendary Australia cricketer Lisa Sthalekar is new FICA president

Nyon (Switzerland) (IANS) Legendary Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has been confirmed as president of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) at its executive committee meeting here.

The 42-year-old Lisa, who…

ESFI names strong 11-member Indian contingent for 14th World Esports Championships

New Delhi (IANS) Team Wicked Gaming including Tekken7 star Hitesh Khorwal and Ritesh Sarda secured their place in the Indian squad as the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) announced a strong 11-member contingent for the 14th World Esports Championships…

IND v SA: KSCA announces 50 per cent refund for ticket-holders after rain washes out decider

Bengaluru (IANS) The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced that a 50 per cent refund will be provided for ticket holders after persistent rain forced the abandonment of the series decider T20I between South Africa and India at the M…

India's Anahat Singh wins Asian Junior Squash title in U-15 category

New Delhi (IANS) Indian player Anahat Singh won the gold medal in the girls Under-15 category at the Asian Juniors Squash Championships in Pattaya, Thailand.

According to information received here, the 14-year-old Anahat defeated Kwong Ena…

World Championships silver-winning boxer Manju Rani eyes Paris Olympics glory

New Delhi (IANS) Inspired by legend MC Mary Kom to excel in boxing, 2019 World Women's Boxing Championship silver medallist Manju Rani to emulate her idol and bag a medal in the Olympic Games.

Now, back to full-speed training after the…

Maini gears up for third round of 2022 DTM Championship at Imola

Meuspath (Germany) (IANS) Mercedes-AMG driver Arjun Maini will be looking to claim his second podium finish when he competes in the third round of the 2022 DTM Championship, set to take place at the historic Imola race circuit in Italy this weekend.

Pyeongtaek 2022 Asia-Oceania Para Powerlifting: Parmjeet, Manpreet clinch bronze

New Delhi (IANS) Powerlifters Parmjeet Kumar and Manpreet Kaur put up a strong show as the Indian team opened their campaign with two bronze medals at the Pyeongtaek 2022 Asia Oceania Open Championships on Wednesday.

According to information…

IPL Media Rights: BCCI gets richer by Rs 48,390 cr after e-auction; Disney Star retains TV rights, Viacom18 bags digital

Mumbai (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earned Rs 48,390 crore after selling the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights for the 2023-2027 cycle at the conclusion of three-day e-auction on Tuesday, during which Disney Star…

IPL Media Rights: Auction moves to third day, Disney-Star bags TV deal for Rs 23,575 cr, Viacom18 gets digital; reports

Mumbai (IANS) Two different broadcasters won the TV (package A) and digital rights (package B) for the Indian subcontinent in the e-auction of the media rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cycle 2023 to 2027 in the second day of the auction…

IPL's TV Media Rights sold for Rs 57.5 crore per match; digital goes for 48 crore per game: Report

Mumbai (IANS) A report by Cricbuzz on the e-auction of the media rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cycle 2023-2027, which began on Sunday, says that the domestic TV rights (package A) have been sold for Rs 57.5 crore per match, while for…