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SC asks BCCI's CoA to file affidavit on IPL bidding by Aug 28

The Supreme Court today has ordered the court appointed committee of administrators (CoA) to file an affidavit on 28 August, clarifying its stand on ongoing bidding process for media rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Court's direction came after counsel representing the committee, headed by retired Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai, informed the bench about its preference for a closed bidding.The matter pertaining to broadcasting rights for the flagship cricket league is of huge concern for Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). While, the cricket board is in favour of issuing the rights through closed bidding process, a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by parliamentarian Subramanian Swamy against it brought the process under scrutiny. The PIL is seeking to introduce e-auction, replacing closed bidding, to bring more transparency into the matter. However, sources say, BCCI fears of losing prospective revenue once e-auction is introduced. Given the ..

Kenya eyes IPL to grow tourism

Kenya eyes IPL to grow tourism

IPL: Rohit Sharma stars as Mumbai beat Bangalore by 5 wickets

With this result, Mumbai now sits atop the IPL standings with 8 wins and 2 losses

Mumbai Indians beat KKR by four wickets

Rana went from strength to strength, going from 29 off 23 at one stage to 50 off 28

Pune beats Mumbai by seven wickets; Smith, Rahane seal win

Chasing a target of 185, Pune crossed the line with just one ball to spare

IPL schedule undergoes minor changes due to MCD elections

With the revised schedule, Delhi will now host Mumbai Indians on May 6

Vivo, Maruti pay Rs 15-20 crore each for IPL sponsorship on Hotstar

Firms now appear to be ready to shell out big bucks to be visible on this medium

Fanning the IPL fever

Sony Pictures Network kicks off the tournament's tenth year with a campaign that focuses on fans

Newsmaker: Master of all trades

Fee paid for Stokes at IPL auction is a confirmation of him being game's finest all-rounder

IPL-10 logo unveiled, captures 10 golden years of tournament

The cash-rich league will start from April 5

English players hit a six at IPL auction, veterans Pathan and Sharma unsold

Ben Stokes picked for Rs 14.5 crore, followed by Tymal Mills for Rs 12 crore

IPL-10, players auction to be held in Bengaluru next month

IPL franchises' workshop will be organised in Dubai

IPL media rights decision put off

The committee was entrusted with a mandate of overseeing the tender process and is now the custodian of the IPL tender process

Supreme Court reserves order on plea against ban on IPL franchise CSK

During the hearing, the bench has observed that the findings of Justice R M Lodha panel recommendation for imposing ban on the CSK and RR, has become final

SC reserves order on Swamy's plea against ban on CSK

The Lodha panel had banned CSK, Rajasthan Royals after holding that its top officials were found involved in betting.

BCCI calls for bids for IPL media rights

The month long process calls for bids of television and digital rights in the Indian subcontinent and media rights to broadcast the IPL in the rest of the world

Karnataka emerges as most loyal to home team in IPL 2016

According to BARC data, the state tuned in more regularly to watch its home team play than any other market

IPL sees growth spurt on digital in 2016

With Hotstar claiming 100 mn in unique reach & Facebook registering 360 mn posts, IPL won on the digital platform

SRH owner Kalanithi Maran meets KCR following IPL victory

Maran thanked the Government for extending support in conducting the matches in Hyderabad

Record 360 mn conversations on Facebook this IPL season

Nearly 30 million people joined the conversation on Facebook during the ninth edition of the just-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) that concluded last weekend, social media giant Facebook said on Tuesday.