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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.

Mar 18, 2020 17:03

WROGN introduces active wear line with AB de Villiers

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Mar 18, 2020 17:03

World Cricket C'ship mobile game claims 110m+ downloads

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Mar 17, 2020 12:03

Australia cancels all cricket because of the coronavirus

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Mar 14, 2020 15:03

IPL postponement: BCCI, Ness Wadia, SRK bat for 'safety first'

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Mar 14, 2020 14:03

BCCI drops Sanjay Manjrekar from its commentator panel: Report

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Mar 13, 2020 19:03

Road Safety World Series called off due to coronavirus

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Mar 13, 2020 18:03

BCCI calls off India-South Africa ODI series

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BCCI pushes IPL 2020 kick-off to 15th April

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Mar 12, 2020 20:03

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MUMBAI: Incorrigible! One word that well describes the richest (emphasis ours) governing body in world cricket.

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Remainder of veterans cricket series behind closed doors

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