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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.

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India-Pak WC game: 206m tuned in to Star ntwk

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T20 WC 2020 issues signage prodn tender

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Jun 22, 2019 19:06

CoA issues registration notice for cricketers’ assn

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BCCI nod for Bangla emerging team to play in KSCA tourney

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Jun 21, 2019 18:06

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Ganguly, VVS conflicted, BCCI ethics officer rules

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CWG 2022: Women's cricket in, shooting out

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