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BCCI to pay Rs8bn+ compensation to Kochi Tuskers

Last updated : Jan 02, 2018 17:01

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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 10, 2020 16:12

MCG to allow 30k fans per day for Oz-India Boxing Day Test

MUMBAI: Up to 30,000 spectators will be permitted to attend the Melbourne Cricket Ground for each day of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India, Victoria’s minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Martin Pakula, announced Thursday, December 10.

Dec 10, 2020 13:12

Google India Search 2020: IPL, not coronavirus, top trending query

MUMBAI: Further validation (if any was needed), of India's obsession with cricket was on show Wednesday, with search engine giant Google India making public its 'Year In Search 2020'. From the global pandemic to the history-making US elections, the Year in Search continues to recapitulate the top search trends, offering a unique perspective to the questions internet users have asked on Google Search.

Dec 10, 2020 12:12

SC lists BCCI case for Jan; Shah, Ganguly to preside at Dec 24 AGM

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, December 9, decreed it would continue hearings on the proposed amendments to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's constitution in the third week of January. Restricting itself to procedural matters, the apex court DID NOT take up hearing the BCCI's application seeking amendments to its constitution.

Dec 09, 2020 17:12

ICC looking to appoint 'digital publishing platform' partner

DUBAI: The ICC is looking for an experienced sport-focused partner who can provide both the platform and the services required to build, enhance, and support the ICC’s suite of digital products. Partners will have experience of building and operating platforms of global scale and delivering major global sporting events.

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.

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