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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.

Nov 25, 2017 19:11

Nagaland collapse gives Thakur handle to slate 'flawed' Lodha rule

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Nov 24, 2017 12:11

Harmanpreet extends Sydney Thunder contract for 2 more seasons

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Nov 23, 2017 12:11

Toyota renews as Cricket Australia partner

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Nov 22, 2017 17:11

BCCI meets Rathore to discuss Pak commitments, anti doping

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Nov 22, 2017 13:11

Retentions a given, IPL gov council to decide number

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Nov 21, 2017 11:11

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Nov 21, 2017 10:11

Shikhar Dhawan is Alcis Sports' brand ambassador

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Nov 20, 2017 12:11

For WADA to act on BCCI stance: Rathore

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Nov 20, 2017 12:11

New Perth Stadium to open with Oz-Eng ODI

MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia (CA) and the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Monday welcomed confirmation from the government of Western Australia that Perth Stadium will be ready to host the Gillette One-Day International between Australia and England on Sunday 28 January 2018.

Nov 20, 2017 12:11

Weather forces change in Dharamsala, Mohali ODI start times

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