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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.

Oct 06, 2020 11:10

Sports tech & events startup onboards Rahane as face, advisor

NEW DELHI: Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed as the brand ambassador and advisor of Hudle, a Delhi-based sports tech & events startup. Apart from being the face of the brand, he will also be able to guide the team with strategic inputs, as per a statement from Hudle.

Oct 06, 2020 11:10

Arun Jaitley's son 'open' to standing for DDCA president's post

NEW DELHI: Lawyer Rohan Jaitley could file his nomination papers for the president's post of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) -- a position that his late father, Arun Jaitley, held for 14 years, reported IANS.

Oct 05, 2020 19:10

MSD backs Doon International School Srinagar cricket academy

SRINAGAR: The Doon International School (DIS) Srinagar has established a cricket academy in Kashmir. According to a statement issued by the institution, the cricket academy will be facilitated by international cricket star M S Dhoni. DIS chairman Showkat Hussain Khan stated that the motive behind establishing the cricket academy was to hone the talent of the budding cricketers in the Valley.

Oct 05, 2020 18:10

ICC's media rights, b'cast & digital exec positions filled

MUMBAI: Just under a year after the Aarti Dabas, the then long serving head of Media Rights, Broadcast & Digital at the International Cricket Council exited world cricket's governing body, all positions have been filled for the executive portfolio she was earlier overseeing.

Oct 05, 2020 12:10

CA plans 4 venues, including MCG, for Test series against India

CRICKET AUSTRALIA (CA) has reportedly obtained permissions to host India between November and January and is planning to have four different venues for the Test series. The government’s permission was the biggest bottleneck the CA had been facing.

Oct 05, 2020 11:10

Indian women's team may travel to Sri Lanka after 'WIPL'

MUMBAI: The BCCI is looking to schedule a tour of Sri Lanka for the Indian Women’s team after the women’s IPL (challenger series) to be held from November 4-9 in the UAE. "There is a bright chance that India will be travelling to Sri Lanka after women's IPL for a three-match ODI and three match T20 series," a senior BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity.

Oct 05, 2020 11:10

ACU starts investigations as IPL player reports corrupt approach

A CRICKETER COMPETING in the Indian Premier League in the UAE, has "reported a corrupt approach", putting BCCI's anti-corruption unit on high alert, ACU chief Ajit Singh has confirmed to PTI.

Oct 02, 2020 17:10

Bookies have failed to breach IPL 'bubble': BCCI's ACU chief

MUMBAI: With the ongoing 13th edition of the Indian Premier League being played behind closed doors, and all teams staying in a bio-secure bubble, the restriction on movement has proved a boon for the Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Oct 02, 2020 11:10

Seven clears Cricket Australia dues ahead of arbitration hearing

MELBOURNE: Channel Seven has paid the A$10 million it owed Cricket Australia just days before the high-stakes feud between the game and the network heads to arbitration, reported The Brisbane Times.

Oct 02, 2020 11:10

IPL teams, players will pay heavy price for SOP breaches

DUBAI: Franchises under whose watch the bio-bubble in the ongoing Indian Premier League is breached will have to pay a heavy price. And if found to be at fault for a third time, will forfeit 2 precious points (equivalent to one win) in the league standings tally.

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