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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.

Feb 01, 2019 19:02

PSL yet to find lead sponsor; signs up Pitbull to perform at opening

MUMBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has roped in US based rapper Pitbull to perform at the opening ceremony of this year's Pakistan Super League.

Jan 31, 2019 12:01

ICC uncorks Coke as global sponsor, replaces Pepsi mid-way

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council and Coca-Cola Thursday announced that they have entered into a five-year global strategic partnership. The partnership will see The Coca-Cola Company’s brands becoming exclusive non-alcoholic beverage partners of the ICC until 2023. Coca-Cola replaces PepsiCo as ICC's global sponsor, breaking mid-way the latter's eight-year deal that was signed in 2015.

Jan 29, 2019 11:01

ICC announces T20 WC 2020 fixtures with global live stream

SYDNEY: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday morning declared the fixtures and venues for both the men’s and women’s T20 World Cup which are set to take place in Australia in 2020. For the first time ever, cricket’s governing body held a live streaming worldwide posting it on their social media channels to mark the occasion.

Jan 28, 2019 15:01

Haier extends Peshawar Zalmi deal after record $3.7m return in Season 3

LAHORE: The champions of the Pakistan Super League’s second season, Peshawar Zalmi confirmed recently that Chinese consumer electronics giant, Haier will remain its title sponsor for the fourth season of the competition.

Jan 28, 2019 15:01

Gambhir, Chhetri, Bajrang to receive Padma Shri this year

NEW DELHI: India’s Ministry of Home Affairs declared on the occasion of Republic Day on Saturday that 94 civilians are set to receive the Padma Shri in 2019, the fourth highest honour in the country.

Jan 28, 2019 12:01

Play Games24x7 launches fantasy cricket app

MUMBAI: Indian online gaming company Play Games24x7 has unveiled its new fantasy sports platform, My11Circle. The fantasy cricket app will be available for download from 1 February. Fans can pick and select players from both sides in a match and create a fantasy team of their own. Based on the performance of their selected 11 cricketers, a team owner can win cash prizes.

Jan 25, 2019 16:01

CoA lifts ban on Pandya, Rahul with immediate effect

NEW DELHI: The Committee of Administrators Thursday lifted the suspensions of Hardik Pandya and Lokesh Rahul with immediate effect. The suspensions were imposed for their objectionable comments on the celebrity television talk show "Koffee with Karan".

Jan 25, 2019 14:01

Dravid, CWC 2019 deals add to Google’s Rs11bn mktg costs

MUMBAI: Google has emerged as one of India’s top advertisers in 2018, spending a whopping Rs 11 billion on media planning and marketing activities, Economic Times reports.

Jan 24, 2019 13:01

Big B refutes report on interest in IPL team

MUMBAI: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has denied that his family was interested in picking equity stake in any of the franchises of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). “This news is incorrect,” Bachchan told IANS when asked about media reports on the issue.

Jan 23, 2019 18:01

Bachchan family exploring taking stake in RR: Report

MUMBAI: Actor Abhishek Bachchan, son of Indian cinema's most enduring superstar Amitabh Bachchan, could soon well own a stake in a third Indian sports franchise. The Bachchan scion has had discussions on possibly taking a stake in Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals, a report in The Times of India suggests.

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