The Board of Control for Cricket in India is "considering whether to switch the final Test match against England from Chennai following the death of a local politician." Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha died aged 68 on Monday. BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke said, "We are keeping a close watch, and taking input from the local association about sentiments of the people" (BBC, 12/6).
ONE Championship announced its '17 calendar Tuesday but is "expecting to make additions to the list as they look to enter new territory in the coming year." Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila and Yangon remain "staples in the lineup" while the Cotai Arena in Macau and the Impact Arena in Bangkok also return for a second year in a row. CEO Victor Cui said, "ONE Championship is coming out in full force to hold electric live events all over mainland China with plans to break into new and exciting markets in Vietnam, South Korea and Japan." The dates for stops in Vietnam, South Korea and Japan will be announced later (NEW STRAITS TIMES, 12/6).