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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 09, 2020 16:12

FOX Sports Australia lands Cricket South Africa media rights

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a new broadcast partnership with Fox Sports Australia that will run until the conclusion of the 2023/24 cricket season. This deal covers all SA international men’s and women’s cricket for a period of four years.

Dec 09, 2020 15:12

South Africa confirms first tour to Pakistan in 14 years

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa confirmed Wednesday that the Proteas men’s team will travel to Pakistan for their first tour since 2007. It will consist of a two-match Test and a three-match T20 series across three venues in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore respectively.

Dec 09, 2020 14:12

USA Cricket sets rules for domestic games' approval, anti-doping

LOS ALTOS, CA: As part of USA Cricket’s continuing efforts to lay the foundation for a robust domestic cricket structure, the USA Cricket Committee recently approved two new regulatory documents, important to the effective conduct of the game within the United States.

Dec 08, 2020 12:12

England's SA tour called off after COVID cases in both camps

MUMBAI: England's tour of South Africa has been called off, Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) jointly announced Tuesday. The development follows the outbreak of COVID-19 among both teams' camps and staff at their hotel. The two boards declared the decision was taken "to ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players from both teams".

Dec 08, 2020 11:12

KNIGHT RIDERS EXPAND INTO THE USA THROUGH LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN MAJOR LEAGUE CRICKET

The Knight Riders Group, majority owned by Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, has agreed to a major investment in American cricket in partnership with American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) The long-term strategic partnership will include financial investment and significant expertise to help ACE develop and launch Major League Cricket in the USA

Dec 08, 2020 11:12

Bradman's 'Baggy Green' from 1928 Test debut to be auctioned

THE 'BAGGY GREEN' CAP THAT the late Australian all-time cricketing great Donald Bradman wore on his his Test debut against England in 1928 is being put up for auction on Thursday, December 10. In its description of the cap, Pickles Auctions stated: "Sir Donald Bradman was presented with his first Baggy Green In November 1928 for his first Test "Debut" against England, In Brisbane, QLD.

Dec 07, 2020 18:12

SLC looking to stage T10 league in February

COLOMBO: Following on from the successful staging of the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) (manifold delays notwithstanding), Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is now reportedly planning to host a T10 league next February.

Dec 07, 2020 17:12

Sri Lanka to host 2021 Asia Cup next June

SRI LANKA WILL HOST of Asia Cup cricket championship in June next year, Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Wasim Khan has stated. Pakistan was sceduled to host the Asia Cup this year but the coronavirus pandemic resulted in its postponement. With Sri Lanka now given the rights to host the Asia Cup in 2021, Pakistan will host the event in 2022, Khan told PTI.

Dec 03, 2020 14:12

India Tour of Australia moves into 2nd leg with 3 T20Is

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN), the official broadcaster of the ongoing India tour of Australia, is all set to broadcast the upcoming 3 T20I matches between the two cricketing giants, from December 4. The T20I matches will be aired LIVE and Exclusive on SONY TEN 1 in English, SONY TEN 3 in Hindi and SONY SIX channels in English, Tamil and Telugu from 12.30 pm IST.

Dec 03, 2020 14:12

Martin Snedden elected new NZC chairperson

AUCKLAND: The board of New Zealand Cricket has elected Martin Snedden as its new chair. Snedden will fill the role vacated by Greg Barclay, who was required to stand down from the position after being elected chairman of the International Cricket Council.

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