IOA ends feud over CEO

Posted on   3:50 pm

Ending a lengthy feud, the Indian Olympic Association’s Executive Council on Thursday ratified the appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer and set up a panel to tackle doping after India’s poor record was flagged by the IOC during a national delegation’s visit to push for the 2036 Olympic bid.

BCCI set to host Asia Cup in UAE

Posted on   3:49 pm

The Indian cricket board is all set to host the upcoming Asia Cup T20 tournament in the United Arab Emirates with the formal announcement expected in a few days’ time, sources in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)said on Thursday.

Jagadeesan to join Indian squad as cover for Pant

Posted on   3:47 pm

 In a swift response to Rishabh Pant’s unfortunate toe fracture, Tamil Nadu stumper N. Jagadeesan is reportedly set to join the Indian team in the United Kingdom as cover for the injured wicketkeeper-batsman ahead of the fifth and final Test against England.

Indian bowlers falter despite Pant’s heroics

Posted on   3:40 pm

Day two of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford saw a tale of two halves, with Rishabh Pant’s courageous batting effort for India being overshadowed by a lacklustre performance from the Indian bowling attack, allowing England to seize control of the match.

US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta

Posted on   3:26 pm

The United States has removed sanctions from several close business allies of Myanmar’s military rulers, just two weeks after the junta’s leader sent a letter praising US President Donald Trump and asking for help with reducing tariffs and easing sanctions.