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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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Ind-Bangla T20 series: #SelectDugout back on Star Sports Select

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Ganguly says too late to switch Delhi as venue

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EbixCash joins Delhi Capitals as principal sponsor

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ICC ban on Bangla captain traces back to Indian bookie

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