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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.

Mar 07, 2018 14:03

Tri-nation T20 series to go on despite Sir Lanka emergency, says BCCI

MUMBAI: The BCCI on Tuesday said the ongoing tri-nation Nidahas Trophy T20 series in Sri Lanka, also involving the Indian cricket team , and Bangladesh, will continue despite the country plunging into a state of emergency following communal violence.

Mar 07, 2018 14:03

Marketing manager appointment, D/N Tests bring to fore BCCI vs CoA battle

MUMBAI: In what could be termed as an open confrontation, BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary on Tuesday, in a strongly-worded letter, refused to sign the appointment letter of the new general manager (Marketing), which was finalised by the Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA).

Mar 06, 2018 11:03

Ian Chappell sees CoA as part of worldwide problem facing cricket administration

MUMBAI: Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has blamed the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) for scuttling the BCCI's plan to hold a Day/Night Test against the West Indies.

Mar 06, 2018 11:03

Ranji Trophy players yet to receive BCCI share of fees for two seasons

MUMBAI: Ranji Trophy players have not received match fees ranging from Rs 1.2-1.5 million per season for the last two years because the Committee of Administrators (CoA) running the BCCI and some state units cannot see eye-to-eye on implementing reforms suggested by the Supreme Court. A new payment plan being worked on by the CoA is also reason for the delay, the Indian Express reports.

Mar 03, 2018 15:03

BCCI finance panel induction

NEW DELHI: Vinay Mruthyunjaya of Karnataka State Cricket Association has been inducted into finance committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in view of Kasi Vishwanathan's resignation, ANI, quoting BCCI sources, reports. The BCCI sources told the newswire that Mruthyunjaya would be attending all finance committee meetings till the next annual general meeting.

Mar 01, 2018 13:03

BCCI officials to be cross-examined in Lalit Modi FEMA violation case

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has allowed representatives of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be present during the cross-examination of their erstwhile top officials by former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi's counsels in an alleged case of violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Feb 26, 2018 12:02

BCCI bows to Dravid demand on equal rewards for support staff

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has accepted India Under-19 head coach Rahul Dravid’s decision for parity in cash prizes towards the support staff of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2018 winning team.

Feb 23, 2018 13:02

CoA opts for e-auction for BCCI media rights; officials unhappy

MUMBAI: In a major revamp in its bidding process, the Committee of Administrators has decided that the media rights of BCCI (broadcast and digital) for the upcoming international and domestic matches will be granted through e-auction - a departure from the sealed tender documentation process used till this year’s IPL.

Feb 20, 2018 16:02

BCCI invites bids for India cricket media rights

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday invited bids for the broadcast and digital media rights of all international and domestic cricket matches to be played in India till March 2023.

Feb 19, 2018 20:02

Star wins prodn rights for IPL 2018, domestic cricket 2018-19

MUMBAI: Star India Pvt Ltd on Monday won the rights for audio-visual production services for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and BCCI domestic cricket for the 2018-19 season.

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