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BCCI to pay Rs8bn+ compensation to Kochi Tuskers

Last updated : Jan 02, 2018 17:01

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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.

Apr 25, 2019 13:04

Ombudsman serves 'conflict of interest' notice to Sachin, VVS

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India's ombudsman-cum ethics officer Justice (retd.) DK Jain has served notice to former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman over conflict of interest for having roles in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises while on the still existing cricket advisory committee (CAC) of the BCCI.

Apr 18, 2019 18:04

Plea in SC to reopen case against Rahul Johri

NEW DELHI: The sexual harassment charges against Board of Control for Cricket in India CEO Rahul Johri refuse to go away.

Mar 13, 2019 08:03

Madras HC reserves order on plea against BCCI

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a public interest litigation petition filed by a Delhi-based woman seeking a direction to the Centre to restrain the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its affiliated bodies as well as associations from claiming to be official representatives of the country during international matches.

Mar 06, 2019 16:03

CoA to refer Pandya-Rahul matter to ombudsman Thur

NEW DELHI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ombudsman Justice (retired) DK Jain is set to get the Hardik Pandya-KL Rahul matter referred to him officially by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) when they meet in the capital on Thursday. Speaking to IANS, a senior board executive confirmed that the CoA would refer the matter to the ombudsman once they meet.

Feb 23, 2019 17:02

BCCI letter to ICC calls on boards to sever ties with Pak

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief exective Rahul Johri, via a letter penned by Committee of Administrators chairperson Vinod Rai, on Friday shot off a letter to the ICC calling on its member boards to "boycott countries encouraging terrorism".

Feb 21, 2019 16:02

SC appoints BCCI's 1st ombudsman

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Thursday appointed retired Justice DK Jain as the first ombudsman for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A Bench comprising Justices SA Bobde and AM Sapre stated: "We are happy that by consent of the parties and the suggestions, the name of retired Justice DK Jain has been agreed to be appointed as the ombudsman in the BCCI.

Jan 25, 2019 16:01

CoA lifts ban on Pandya, Rahul with immediate effect

NEW DELHI: The Committee of Administrators Thursday lifted the suspensions of Hardik Pandya and Lokesh Rahul with immediate effect. The suspensions were imposed for their objectionable comments on the celebrity television talk show "Koffee with Karan".

Jan 23, 2019 14:01

Selectors cash in off Team India's Oz heroics

MUMBAI: Money for nothing, what say? The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Tuesday announced cash rewards for the five-member All-India Senior Selection Committee led by Andhra Pradesh’s MSK Prasad, following India’s first ever Test and ODI series wins in Australia recently. All the members will get a bonus of Rs 2 million each.

Jan 11, 2019 17:01

Edulji seeks suspension; Pandya, Rahul out of ODI series

MUMBAI: Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji on Friday recommended “suspension till further action” against India players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul after seeking the advice of the BCCI legal team on the action to be taken against the duo for crass comments made on celebrity television chat show Koffee with Karan.

Dec 22, 2018 10:12

Plea in Madras HC seeks legal action against BCCI

CHENNAI: One more case questioning the legal sanctity of BCCI using the name India in its title. And if past precedent is anything to go by, expect this one too to meander here and there and end up in India's legal never never land.

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