Tax violations in IPL should be investigated: Ajay Maken

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Thursday said the allegations of tax violation in running of the Indian Premier League should be looked into and asked the BCCI to come under the RTI ambit for its own good.
Maken said transparency in the working of National Sports Federations, including the BCCI, can be achieved by bringing them under the Right to Information Act, which the revised National Sports Development Bill seeks to incorporate.
Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the holding of IPL II and Maken said such things, if found for more details....

Bravo misses double ton in Dhaka Test

Darren Bravo missed his maiden double-century by just five runs before the West Indies bagged two early wickets to put pressure on Bangladesh in the second and final Test today.
Bangladesh, chasing a huge 508-run target, lost opener Imrul Kayes and Shahriar Nafees before reaching 73-2 in their second innings at tea on the penultimate day.
Pacer Fidel Edwards, who rocked Bangladesh with five quick wickets in the first innings, struck in his second over when he had Kayes (nine) caught by Kirk Edwards at first slip.
Seamer Darren Sammy then held a return catch to dismiss Nafees (18) in the last over before the break.
Tamim Iqbal, dropped on 12 by Marlon for more details....

Sehwag: Rotate pacers to avoid injury

Dashing India opener Virender Sehwag believes the only way to avoid injuries is to rotate the fast bowlers by giving them regular breaks.
"It's important that the team management ensures that they don't play too many matches. Fast bowlers are prone to injuries and when they get injured their pace goes,"Sehwag said.
"Besides, when you are injured, your comeback becomes for more details....