Ex-Sri Lanka captain Hashan Thilekaratne has reportedly alleged that two former senior Lankan cricketers — Aravinda de Silva and Sanath Jayasuriya — and former Sri Lanka Cricket Board President Thilanga Sumathipala were involved in fixing international matches. Hashan met with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and disclosed to him many details about the cricketing scene [...]
BSB Evo Championship front runners, Team WFR has today regrettably announced that it is to part company with rider Alex Lowes. Alex has been shaking up the British Championship with his remarkable performances on the lesser specced machine since round one – often running in the top five alongside and in front of many full [...]
BANGALORE: The Rs 45-crore income-tax break to International Cricket Council for the recent World Cup has spurred the Union sports ministry to draft a policy that will spell out which international events held in the country are eligible for IT exemption. The ministry is working on its recommendations which will be sent to the Cabinet [...]
LOS OSOS, Calif. — The International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE) announced that Hogue Inc., makers of handgun grips, rifle stocks and accessories, will again be a premier sponsor of the organization’s Annual Smith & Wesson International Revolver Championship, which celebrates its 20th year in 2011. “Hogue is a name synonymous with revolver shooting. From [...]
THE DESTRUCTIVE batting line up of Chennai Super Kings comprising of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay are likely to take a heavy toll on Kolkata Knight Riders who play against Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens on Saturday at 4:00 pm. Kolkata Knight Riders stand at 12 points earned [...]
Today, we are pleased to announce that Subhinder Singh Prem, currently Managing Director Reebok India, has been appointed Managing Director adidas Group India and will take over responsibility for our overall business in India effective May 1, 2011. Subhinder joined Reebok India in 1995. Since then, he has been an integral part of the brand’s [...]
Another busy day the Delhi Horse Show as it started off on its 6th day at the Army Equestrian Centre with early morning events of Children’s Dressage Gp-1 and the Ride and Drive (elimination round) – – a combination of skill, speed and fun where a rider needed to finish half the course on horseback, [...]
The Cricket World Cup is back with India after a gap of 27 years. India last won the Cup in 1983. The six-wicket win for the 2011 finals saw Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit a huge six to seal the victory. The final saw him complete 6,000 runs in his ODI career. Gautam Gambhir was denied a well-deserved [...]
Pankaj Kumar, an avid cricket enthusiast, hailing from Biawar in Rajasthan was the first lucky winner to watch the ICC World Cup 2011 as a Castrol World Cup ka Hero. Pankaj Kumar, a hard core Castrol loyalist became eligible for participation in the Castrol World cup ka Hero promotion when he bought a pack of [...]
PIFA Colaba FC enjoyed a winning start in their opening game of the Scheduled AIFF Tournaments qualifying round with a 2-0 victory over Western United. The goals came from George Udu and Nitesh Monde. The Colaba outfit is part of Group A alongside Western United, BMFC and CMS Falcon. Group B comprises of Kenkre FC, [...]