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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.

Nov 10, 2020 14:11

Jio Women’s T20 Challenge: Trailblazers grab maiden title

DUBAI: Trailblazers beat Supernovas by 16 runs to clinch the Jio Women’s T20 Challenge title at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. Needing 119 runs to win, Supernovas lost Chamari Athapaththu early as Sophie Ecclestone trapped her before the wickets to give Trailblazers their first breakthrough.

Nov 09, 2020 15:11

BCCI to hold IPL 2021 at home in April-May: Sourav Ganguly

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India is hopeful of hosting the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League at home in its traditional April-May slot, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has said.

Nov 09, 2020 11:11

SPN secures broadcast rights to Lanka Premier League

COLOMBO: Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) has bagged the rights to broadcast the inaugural edition of the Lankan Premier League (LPL) T20 tournament, set to kick off later this month. In response to a question raised on Twitter, Sony Pictures Sports Network India (SPSN) confirmed that it will be broadcasting the tournament on its channel, Sri Lanka's Newswire reports.

Nov 09, 2020 11:11

Michael Holding is MCC Foundation’s new patron

LONDON: West Indies pace legend Michael Holding has been appointed patron of the MCC Foundation. The MCC Foundation is the charitable arm of the Marylebone Cricket Club, custodians of the game’s laws, and was created with the aim of enhancing lives through cricket.

Nov 06, 2020 17:11

Flipkart acquires stake in Virat, Sachin backed Universal Sportsbiz

MUMBAI: From gaming to fashion. It has been a busy week for Walmart-owned Flipkart on the acquisitions front. The e-commerce giant announced on Thursday that it has bought an equity stake in fashion brand Universal Sportsbiz Pvt. Ltd. (USPL), as it looks to strengthen its fashion portfolio.

Nov 06, 2020 11:11

Dec restart for TNCA league, Ranji Trophy camp to follow: Report

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) is set to resume competitive games from December subject to the approval of BCCI. Completing league matches is still the priority for TNCA. With BCCI president Sourav Ganguly hinting at a January start for the upcoming domestic season, TNCA wants to conduct a pre-season camp for Ranji Trophy probables next month.

Nov 06, 2020 11:11

SLC keeps LPL on home turf, to be held from Nov 27- Dec 17

COLOMBO: Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s T20 cricket tournament will be held from November 27 to December 17 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium in Hambantota, a statement released Thursday by Sri Lanka Cricket confirms (?).

Nov 05, 2020 16:11

RCB partner DP World aims to 'humanise logistics' with new TVC

BENGALURU: DP World, the global logistics partner of Royal Challengers Bangalore, as part of its Indian Premier League 2020 campaign, has created a TVC in which the brand talks about "delivering hopes, dreams, and aspirations to the people".

Nov 05, 2020 16:11

BharatPe unveils brand campaign fronted by 11 cricketers

MUMBAI: Merchant payment network, BharatPe has announced the launch of its TV campaign starring ‘Team BharatPe’ with 11 cricket stars. The TVC series has been directed by bollywood director, Puneet Malhotra, and communicates the message ‘Hum Hai Team BharatPe – Jo Desh Ke Har Dukandaar Ke Saath Hai Khade’.

Nov 05, 2020 15:11

IPL partners sign up for Jio Women’s T20 Challenge

MUMBAI: The sponsors of the IPL have extended their partnership with the BCCI to the 2020 Jio Women’s T20 Challenge. IPL title sponsor Dream11, and official partners Tata Altroz, Unacademy, Paytm and CEAT have all become official sponsors of the Jio Women’s T20 Challenge.

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