Kochi gets 30-day breather to sort out ownership differences

The BCCI on Wednesday served the IPL Kochi franchise with a termination notice, giving the franchise a time period of 30 days to resolve “infighting”, failing which their IPL contract will be terminated on the 31st day.

Gavaskar found as the hand behind the Kochi franchise

It’s finally out in the open; former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is the ‘big player’ who had helped the Kochi Indian Premiere League (IPL) franchise pull off a stunning coup in the controversial Indian Premier League auction.

ODI finale abandoned; India wins series

The third and final ODI between India and Australia in Margao on Sunday was abandoned without a ball being bowled, due to a damp outfield caused by overnight rains, giving the hosts a 1-0 series victory, their first at home in over two decades.

BCCI should have shown “little more fairness”: Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty, Bollywood actress and Rajasthan Royals co-owner, on Thursday said the BCCI should have treated them with “little more fairness” before taking the decision to terminate the franchise and made it clear that they are ready to face any inquiry in this regard.

India’s young guns thrash Australia in 2nd ODI

With the help of a superb century from Virat Kohli and two solid fifties from Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, India was able to chase down the target of 290 runs set by Australia with ease, to take unbeatable series lead of 1-0, during the first ODI played at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy ADA-VDCA Cricket Stadium at Vizag on Wednesday.

Murali forgives Hair for comment, but not Howard

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralidaran says he has forgiven umpire Darrell Hair for branding him a chucker, however the jibe that came from former Australian Prime Minister John Howard still rankles him.

No question of withdrawing eviction of Rajasthan Royals, says BCCI

Shashank Manohar, BCCI president, on Monday rubbished speculations stating that former IPL team Rajasthan Royals will receive salvation from the parent body, after the owners wrote a letter to BCCI insisting that they be given a second chance.

Rain plays spoilsport at Kochi ODI

On account of a heavy downpour on Sunday, the first One-Day International of the three-match series between India and Australia at Kochi’s Nehru Stadium was called off without a ball being bowled.

Kochi franchise remains embroiled in trouble

It could be the end of the road for Kochi franchise, the second-most costliest IPL team, as the majority stakeholders are planning to oust Rendezvous Sports World Group.

ED asks MEA to revoke Lalit Modi’s passport

More trouble is brewing for Lalit Modi, former Commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a latest in a series of setbacks for Modi, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday has asked the Ministry of External Affairs to revoke his passport – a move clearly aimed at having him deported from the United Kingdom.

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