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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.

Sep 11, 2019 10:09

BCCI invites applications for women's senior team data analyst

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the position of Performance Analyst with the Indian Women's cricket team as requested by the team members. The team management has expressed the need for a Performance Analyst who should not be more than 60 years of age. The deadline to apply for the same is September 20.

Sep 11, 2019 10:09

BCCI partners with AIR to provide live radio commentary

MUMBAI: In an initiative to enhance the coverage of Indian Cricket and take it to the nook and corner of the country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a two-year radio rights arrangement with All India Radio (AIR). This initiative will offer millions of listeners across India the opportunity to follow their favourite sport via live radio commentary.

Sep 09, 2019 10:09

BCCI lifts ban on RCA, assn to hold polls soon

JAIPUR: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday lifted the Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) suspension, RCA office bearers confirmed to IANS. Additionally, the Committee of Administrators recognised the amended constitution of the RCA, the newswire reports. The RCA will thus soon have its general elections. The constitution was approved as it was in line with the Lodha recommendations.

Sep 09, 2019 09:09

CoA issues show-cause notice to Amitabh Choudhary

MUMBAI: The power skirmishes between the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators and the "old guard" of the Board of Control for Cricket in India continues. The CoA on Sunday issued a show-cause notice to Amitabh Choudhary, acting secretary of the BCCI, over his absence during the International Cricket Council's (ICC) conference in July. The ICC conference was scheduled from July 14 to 20.

Sep 06, 2019 18:09

BCCI state assns' polls: CoA gives 'final' deadline extension

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Friday extended the deadline for completion of elections of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s state associations from September 14 to September 28. "The deadline for completion of elections of state associations is extended from 14th September 2019 to 28th September 2019," the CoA stated.

Aug 27, 2019 17:08

Only matter of time for BCCI to come under RTI: Sports Min

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said bringing the Board of Control for Cricket in India under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency ranked as one of his biggest achievements since assuming his new office three months ago.

Aug 24, 2019 15:08

Arun Jaitley, former FM, ex DDCA chief, passes away

NEW DELHI: Former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Saturday. He was 66 years old and is survived by his wife Sangeeta Jaitley, and two children - Sonali Jaitley Bakshi and Rohan Jaitley - both lawyers. Jaitley had undergone surgeries to treat his cancer, and had been admitted to the ICU on August 9.

Aug 05, 2019 18:08

CoA clears CAC on 'conflict', coach selection by mid-Aug

NEW DELHI: The Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee has got the green light from the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s legal team to appoint the next coach of the men’s senior side by mid-August, PTI quotes Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai as stating Monday.

Jul 26, 2019 17:07

Delhi HC dismisses PIL challenging IPL auctions

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has dismissed, with costs, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by social activist Sudhir Sharma against the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) and Indian Premier League's (IPL) auction process. In his PIL, Sharma alleged that bidding of players in IPL is a violation of constitutional and statutory rights, calling it illegal and should be stopped.

Jul 16, 2019 15:07

BCCI invites applications for coach, support staff

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Monday invited fresh applications for various positions in the Indian men’s team including head coach Ravi Shastri. India’s next assignment is a tour to the West Indies after which the home season starts with the series against South Africa from September 15.

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