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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.

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ICC scores 4-yr Oppo sponsorship extension

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Dec 03, 2019 11:12

971 players register for IPL 2020 player auction

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Nov 29, 2019 21:11

Qatar set to join T10 bandwagon with 6-team league

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Nov 29, 2019 20:11

Rajat Sharma quits DDCA a 2nd time, ombudsman accepts

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Nov 25, 2019 17:11

D/N Test: CAB to refund tickets bought for days 4+5

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Nov 25, 2019 17:11

Amazon Original docuseries about Australian men’s cricket team

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BCCI releases Rs100m for Barabati repairs, renovation

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India thrash Bangla in D/N Test, sweep series 2-0

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