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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.

Dec 16, 2020 20:12

SPSN sets 5-language feed for Border-Gavaskar Test series

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Dec 16, 2020 20:12

New format cricket 'challenge' to feature past, present stars

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Dec 16, 2020 19:12

Abu Dhabi T10 announces 2021 edition dates

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Dec 16, 2020 16:12

ECB extends ongoing partnership with Vitality

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Dec 16, 2020 16:12

West Indies to tour of Bangladesh in January-February

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Dec 15, 2020 19:12

Ganguly is brand ambassador, investor in, edtech startup Classplus

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'Sports with a ball" global Instagram influencers: Virat 4th

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Dec 15, 2020 14:12

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 trophy

ICC releases Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 match schedule

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Dec 14, 2020 18:12

Amazon declares intent to bid for big ticket India cricket rights

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ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

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