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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.

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ICC appoints Anurag Dahiya as chief commercial officer

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No change in IPL start times, final in Mumbai: Ganguly

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Mary Kom, Sindhu lead Padma awards for 8 sportspersons

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Sony to t'cast tri-series ahead of Women’s T20 WC

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