Cricket

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.

Jun 22, 2020 19:06
MUMBAI: After its efforts to launch a Twenty20 tournament in Augist 2020 failed to take off, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reportedly sees a fresh opportunity at a time when neigbouring India is coming up short in its efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.  SLC is looking at hosting the Lankan Premier League in August with five teams competing over three weeks for top honours, ESPNCricinfo reports.
Jun 19, 2020 20:06
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has no intention to review the title partner rights that Chinese smartphone brand Vivo holds for the Indian Premier League (IPL), BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said on Friday. But the BCCI will not hesitate to terminate the contract in the event the government directs the Indian cricket board to do so, Dhumal told Indian Express.
Jun 19, 2020 19:06
KOLKATA: JSW Cement, part of the $14 billion JSW Group, has roped in Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket captain and current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and Sunil Chhetri, captain of India's national football team and Indian Super League outfit Bengaluru FC, as its brand ambassadors. It bears noting that Bengaluru FC is owned and operated by the JSW Group. 
Jun 18, 2020 21:06
NEW DELHI: Even as the odds that the Indian Premier League will have its run this year itself in the slot that might be vacated IF the Men's T20 World Cup Australia gets taken off the calendar, comes a fresh financial challenge.
Jun 17, 2020 20:06
JAIPUR: SportsTiger – a multi-sport aggregator application by MyTeam11 - Wednesday announced winning the global streaming rights for the Sri Lankan PDC T10 league. 
Jun 17, 2020 20:06
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering holding the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League from 26 September.
Jun 16, 2020 20:06
MUMBAI: The chances of the Indian Premier League slotting into the window world cricket has set aside for ICC T20 World Cup increased manifold on Tuesday, when, in an unexpected turn of events, Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings warned it is becoming "unrealistic" to expect the mega event to take place as planned this year.
Jun 16, 2020 20:06
BENGALURU: Yoga-based wellness startup Sarva has raised an undisclosed amount from cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. 
Jun 16, 2020 18:06
MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Kevin Roberts Tuesday confirmed his resignation from the role.
Jun 15, 2020 20:06
CHENNAI: BCCI will hold its annual cricket conclave involving various stakeholders in the coming weeks to decide on the upcoming 2020-21 domestic season. While such meetings usually take place in May or June, the ongoing pandemic has not made it possible.