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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.

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6 venues shortlisted for IPL host duties, start date Apr 11

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DHL Express enters cricket arena, locks MI principal sponsorship

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Mar 01, 2021 18:03

Discovery+ showcases documentary 'Capturing Cricket...'

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Feb 26, 2021 17:02

Yuvraj moves High Court for quashing FIR filed against him

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Feb 26, 2021 17:02

BCCI mulls feasibility of holding IPL in multiple cities: Report

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Feb 26, 2021 15:02

BCCI denies media outlets access to India-England series

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Feb 25, 2021 17:02

IMG scores global streaming deal with ICC covering 3 World Cups

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Feb 24, 2021 19:02

BCCI set to 'Groww' IPL's official partner roster: Report

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Feb 24, 2021 16:02

Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium renamed after Narendra Modi

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Herbalife Nutrition & Virat Kohli renew association for 2021

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