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BCCI to pay Rs8bn+ compensation to Kochi Tuskers

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Oct 24, 2017 12:10

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NEW DELHI: The most powerful cricket body in the world has yet again been forced to eat humble pie after falling at the wrong end of the stick on the legal front. Needless to say, it is a seriously expensive pie.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly ready to cough up compensation of over Rs8 billion to IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala for terminating its contract in 2011, a massive mark-up on the Rs3 billion the team's promoters were initially willing to settle for.

Dec 24, 2020 16:12

'Best day of my life': BCCI GM on employment termination

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Dec 24, 2020 14:12

Uday Shankar... & The Men Who Moved The Needle On Indian Sport

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Dec 24, 2020 13:12

Truth to power: Bedi says remove his name from Kotla stand

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Dec 23, 2020 19:12

Mumbai Indians most engaged IPL team for 3rd yr running

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Dec 23, 2020 18:12

Abu Dhabi T10 completes team draw for 2 groups

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Dec 22, 2020 18:12

Zeno Group wins PR mandate for ESPNcricinfo

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Dec 22, 2020 18:12

Donald Bradman's baggy green sold for $340,000

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Dec 21, 2020 16:12

BCCI AGM: 2 new IPL teams, Shukla induction as VP on agenda

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Dec 21, 2020 15:12

JKCA scam: ED attaches assets of former CM Farooq Abdullah

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Dec 18, 2020 19:12

Rebadged team Pune Devils primed for Abu Dhabi T10 debut

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