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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.

Jan 23, 2020 18:01

NZ-India series: Ebix adds 'power' to Indian sponsor dominance

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Jan 23, 2020 18:01

boAt adds Shreyas Iyer to cricket ambassadors roster

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Jan 23, 2020 18:01

Smriti Mandhana unveils Power fitness collection for 2020

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Jan 22, 2020 18:01

Rajasthan Royals score Expo 2020 Dubai as principal sponsor

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Jan 22, 2020 18:01

BCCI releases RFP for provision of LED services for IPL

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Jan 16, 2020 16:01

MA cricket stadium in Jammu upgraded under PM's grant

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Jan 16, 2020 16:01

Comprehensive global coverage for ICC U19 CWC 2020

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Jan 16, 2020 16:01

BCCI drops MSD from annual contracts for 2019-20 term

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Jan 15, 2020 16:01

Bangladesh agree to 3-leg tour of Pakistan

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Test cricket: MCC backs 5-day games staying as is

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