ipl controversy

Drugs, parties and cricket

has so far not weaned any interest away IPL.From late-night parties to unpaid cheerleaders,
from tax issues to foreign exchange violations, from betting charges to fixing allegations, the IPL
has always been mired in controversy. Alas, it's this very potent mixture called 'cricketainment'
that enhances the popularity of the league."Controversy is a part of the format of the IPL. In fact,
controversy...
Source : DNA |
Category : Sports

Pepsi to continue as IPL sponsor despite controversies: Indra Nooyi

controversies associated with the Indian Premier League (IPL) are 'unfortunate' butPepsiCo had
pipped telecom major Bharti Airtel in 2012 to become the new title sponsor of the league, with a
winning bid of Rs 396.8 crore, for the five seasons starting 2013."Now if IPL went through
controversies, it's unfortunate. Nobody likes any sport tainted at all because sport is supposed
to be above all of it....

Former home secretary RK Singh accuses Sushilkumar Shinde of

interfering in IPL probe
home secretary RK Singh accuses Sushilkumar Shinde of interfering in IPL probeFormer home
secretary RK Singh accuses Sushilkumar Shinde of interfering in IPL probeFormer home secretary
RK Singh's accusations that Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde interfered in the investigations of
Delhi Police into IPL betting stoked controversy Tuesday with the BJP demanding a probe and the
Congress leaders lashing...

Students opt for veterinary sciences over engineering, medicine courses

Priyanka had the option of working in a cubicle, but she chose to work near a coop. She bid farewell
to a course in computer science engineering at a popularto join poultry production technology (PPT)
at the Madras Veterinary College. "My job is guaranteed with this course," she said.Though she was
trying for a bachelors in veterinary sciences, Priyanka is not disheartened with PPT. "I've always
liked...
Source : Times Of India |
Category : City | City : Chennai

PPT and GAIL sign MoU for setting up of LNG terminal in Paradip Port
Paradip Port Trust (PPT) and the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) to day signed a memorandum to
set up a Rs 3108 crore LNG regasification terminal at Paradip Port. PPT Chairman Sudhansu
Sekhar Mihsra and GAIL (India)Ltd Executive Director Sanjeev Dutta signed the MoU in the

presence of Minister for Shipping G K Vasan. As per the agreement GAIL will set up the Floating
Storage and Reg...
Source : Webindia123 |
Category : Headlines

Paradip Port Trust proposes satellite port

Paradip Port Trust (PPT) has proposed the state government to set up aport at either Jatadhari or
Bahuda, said its chairman S S Mishra here on Tuesday.He was speaking at a conference on Odisha
transport infrastructure scenario and prospects organized by the IndianThe government has asked
the PPT to submit a concept paper detailing a joint venture mechanism, said Mishra, adding, satellite
ports are...
Source : Times Of India |
Category : City | City : Bhubaneswar

Paradip Port Trust push for better cargo handling facility

(PPT) has decided to establish 'containerized cargo handling' infrastructure to increase traffic
through its route."The port authorities have chalked out a plan to install containerized cargo handling
facilities at the port because its export has shot up," chairman ofSudhansu Sekhar Mishra said. "PPT
is losing revenue as it is not having the required infrastructure," he added.of India have shown
interest...
Source : Times Of India |
Category : City | City : Raipur

Probe Kochi IPL franchise case again, says Modi`s lawyer Abdi
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi`s lawyer Mehmood Abdi today said that his client stands
vindicated on the controversy surrounding the erstwhile Kochi franchise following outbursts by
Shashi Tharoor`s wife Sunanda Pushkar who died recently.Abdi said an inquiry should now be
launched on the Kochi franchisee issue in IPL."In view of the statement of late Sunanda Pushkar
surfacing in media that she...
Source : Zeenews |
Category : Sports | City : New Delhi

List of new office bearers, committees of BCCI

Srinivasan was re-elected as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at its
84th Annual General Meeting here Sunday.was unanimously elected for a third term in office despite
criticism and IPL controversies. Ranjib Biswal is the new IPL chairman. Former Test batsman
GRSandeep Patil (Chairman), Rajinder Singh Hans (central), Roger Binny (south), Vikram Rathour
(north), Syed...
Source : Oneindia |

Category : Cricket | City : Chennai

Spot-fixing hit IPL 6 makes record financial gains

sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 6) was hit by spot-fixing controversy. But that did not stop
the cash-rich Twenty20 league from making huge financial gains, according to a media report on
Saturday.A report in "Mail Today" said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a record
Rs 359.93 crore surplus, a mammoth 135.40 per cent increase compared to the previous edition
(IPL 5).This...
Source : Oneindia |
Category : Cricket | City : Mumbai

Spot-fixing hit IPL 6 makes record financial gains

sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 6) was hit by spot-fixing controversy. But that did not stop
the cash-rich Twenty20 league from making huge financial gains, according to a media report on
Saturday.A report in "Mail Today" said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a record
Rs 359.93 crore surplus, a mammoth 135.40 per cent increase compared to the previous edition
(IPL 5).This...
Source : Oneindia |
Category : Cricket | City : Mumbai

Modi's lawyer wants probe into Kochi IPL franchise

lawyer Mehmood Abdi today said that his client stands vindicated on the controversy
surrounding the erstwhilefranchise following outbursts by Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda
Pushkar who died recently.Abdi said an inquiry should now be launched on the Kochi
franchisee issue in IPL."In view of the statement of late Sunanda Pushkar surfacing in media
that she too took to herself all IPL related crimes of...
Source : Oneindia |
Category : Cricket

Anirudh Chaudhary to be new IPL chairman?

spite of all the controversies, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is here to stay. But interestingly,
no official in the BCCI or its associations is keen on taking over as the chairman of the highprofile league.Theres a beeline for IPL governing council posts, but no one wants to be in the
chair, a source said. And with the BCCIs annual general body meeting (AGM) two days away,
there arent many...
Source : DNA |
Category : National | City : Mumbai

Pepsi threatens to withdraw sponsorship if IPL mess not cleaned up

PepsiCo has been is forced to mull over its sponsorship deal with the Indian Premier League
following the controversies around the cricket tournament.Pepsi had signed a Rs 396 croreworth five-year title sponsorship deal for the IPL earlier this year. However, the IPL-6 spot-fixing
and betting scam has now prompted the company to rethink the alliance.We are a highly
ethical and principled organisation....
Source : Rediff |
Category : Cricket

BCCI calls for emergent working committee meeting on Dec 28

With another controversy on hand after the IPL-2013 spot fixing scam and the
election of office bearers, in particular its President, the BCCI has called an
emergent Working Committee meeting in Chennai on December 28 on the stormy
petrel and former IPL Commissioner, Lalit Modi issue....
Source : Webindia123 |
Category : Headlines
Controversial 2013 for Indian Sports
was marred with controversies in Indian sports. Ranging from the Indian Premier
League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal to the power tussle within the IOA, with Indias

image worldwide took a beating after the International Olympic Copmiitee (IOC)
suspended the Indian Olympic Association. IPL Spot-Fixing The year saw an
unprecedented crackdown on the cricket betting mafia with players and ...
Source : Webindia123 |
Category : Headlines
No truth behind six players named in betting racket: IPL Chief
Trying to douse the raging controversy over a Supreme Court appointed panel
report over the alleged betting scam that took place during the last years IPL
season involving Chennai Super Kings, IPL Chairman Ranjib Biswal today said
there was no truth behind the reports that six India capped players were involved
in the scam. Speaking to reporters during the opening day of the two-day Player
Auction...
Source : Webindia123 |
Category : Headlines
Pushkar swings from rage to defiance to caution
less than 24 hours, the contours of the controversy changed several times
largely because of the inconsistent statements coming from. Her stand on where
the tweets on husband Shashi Tharoor's account originated from and also on the
IPL controversy changed dramatically in this period - there was what she told
journalists on Wednesday and then what she said to anInterestingly, Pushkar
had spoken to TOI...
Source : Times Of India |
Category : National | City : New Delhi
It's time to scrap the IPL!
The Indian Premier League was born of controversy when it clashed with the now
defunct Indian Cricket League and the BCCI banned Indian players who played in
that. The BCCI was also involved with clashes with various international
boards.Since then the IPL has been hurtling from one controversy to another, but
the most damning thing is that many franchises are involved with some major
problem and are...
Source : Sify |
Category : Cricket
Its time to scrap the IPL!
Indian Premier League was born of controversy when it clashed with the now

defunct Indian Cricket League and the BCCI banned Indian players who played in
that. The BCCI was also involved with clashes with various international
boards.Since then the IPL has been hurtling from one controversy to another, but
the most damning thing is that many franchises are involved with some major
problem and are ...
Source : Sify |
Category : Cricket
Ranjib Biswal to prepare roadmap to make IPL clean
operNewly-appointed IPL chairman Ranjib Biswas today said he will soon
prepare a roadmap to make IPL matches clean and corruption-freetoday said he
will soon prepare a roadmap to make IPL matches clean and corruption-free."I
will try to make IPL a clean cricket tournament. Besides, I will also see that IPL
matches will be played in a better way with every passing season," Biswal, who
was appointed...
Source : The Economic Times |
Category : National
I will try to make IPL a clean tournament, says new chairman Biswal
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1: Newly-appointed IPL chairman Ranjib Biswal has said he
will soon prepare a roadmap to make IPL matches clean and corruption-free."I
will try to make IPL a clean cricket tournament. Besides, I will also see that IPL
matches will be played in a better way with every passing season," Biswal, who
was appointed the IPL chairman at the BCCI AGM in Chennai yesterday, said on
his arrival...
Source : Oneindia |
Category : Cricket | City : Bhubaneswar
Biswal to prepare roadmap to make IPL clean
Newly-appointed IPL chairman Ranjib Biswas today said he will soon prepare a
roadmap to make IPL matches clean and corruption-free.I will try to make IPL a
clean cricket tournament. Besides, I will also see that IPL matches will be played
in a better way with every passing season, Biswal, who was appointed the IPL
chairman at the BCCI AGM in Chennai yesterday, said on his arrival here.Stating
that...
Source : India TV |
Category : Cricket | City : Bhubaneswar
Biswal to prepare roadmap to make IPL clean

Bhubaneswar: Newly-appointed IPL chairman Ranjib Biswas today said he will

soon prepare a roadmap to make IPL matches clean and corruption-free."I will try
to make IPL a clean cricket tournament. Besides, I will also see that IPL matches
will be played in a better way with every passing season," Biswal, who was
appointed the IPL chairman at the BCCI AGM in Chennai yesterday, said on his
arrival he...
Source : Zeenews |
Category : Sports | City : Bhubaneswar
Controversies associated with IPL unfortunate: Nooyi
Last year, PepsiCo had pipped telecom major Bharti Airtel to become the new
title sponsor of the IPL with a winning bid of Rs 396.8 crore for the five seasons,
starting 2013....
Source : Moneycontrol |
Category : Business
Despite controversies, IPL eyes better ad rates
Though media agencies were expecting a fall in ad-rates, Multi Screen Media
(MSM), the official IPL broadcaster, which owns Sony Entertainment Television,
has increased rates by 20% due to the reduction in the number of matches
following the ouster of Sahara-owned Pune Warriors India.The prices are up by
20% as this season most of the matches will be played at prime time because of
lesser number of...
Source : Hindustan Times |
Category : Business | City : Delhi
Mahendra Singh Dhoni skips media conference amid IPL controversy
India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Thursday surprisingly skipped the
customary captain's press conference on the eve of the second Test against New
Zealand here, possibly to avoid taking questions on the Justice (retd) Mukul
Mudgal-committee report, wherein his name figures.While Black Caps captain
Brendon McCullum turned up for the press conference, opening batsman Shikhar
Dhawan came to address the...
Source : Newkerala |
Category : Cricket
IPL player auction tomorrow amid betting controversies

extravagant cricket players auction, by the franchises to win top players for the
seventh edition of cash rich Indian Premier League (IPL), will be held here
tomorrow and day after amid raging controversies of match fixing and betting
miring the league. The players auction, in which top cricket stars, most of them
upcoming, are set to garner huge support from the franchises which will bid
them....
Source : Webindia123 |
Category : Headlines
Sreesanth banned for life after IPL spot-fixing controversy
India World Cup winner Sreesanth banned for life after IPL spot-fixing
controversyIndia fast bowler Sreesanth has been banned for life following his
part in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing controversy.The Board of Control
for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the sanction against 30-year-old Sreesanth
and his Rajasthan Royals team-mate Ankeet Chavan, after its disciplinary
committee held a hearing...
Source : dailymail |
Category : Sports
Controversy-hit IPL ready for Players' Auction in Bangalore
Mired in controversies but lucrative nonetheless, the Indian Premier League will
conduct its seventh players' auction here tomorrow with some of the biggest
global and Indian stars going under the hammer alongside uncapped players for
the first time.The justice Mudgal Committee report on corruption in the league
might have come as a huge embarrassment for both the players and franchises
but that is...
Source : Oneindia |
Category : Cricket | City : Bangalore
Do controversies add to IPL's 'charm'?
doesn't make us hate the idea of IPL. In fact, we love it even more. We hope time
flies in February and March. We can't wait for April to come our way. We can't
wait for mom to voluntarily give up her saas-bahu soaps and watch the IPL with
diligence. Why, like that BCCI official, we, too, can't wait for the auction to
begin.From late-night parties to unpaid cheerleaders, from tax issues to foreign...
Source : DNA |
Category : Sports