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IPL: Iceland , diplomatic immunity , Kochi , signature campaigns and a Warneing

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Kochi meets the deadline?

There have been conflicting reports in the Indian press and media about the proposal submitted by the Kochi consortium to the BCCI.

The Times Of India (TOI) reports that the Kochi franchisee have requested an additional ten days to come up with a resolution of the ongoing dispute among the consortium members.

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The IPL Witch-Hunt: BCCI knocks out Kings XI and Royals

The IPL witch-hunt is truly on!

The scrapping of two franchises Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, the 2008 champions, has been swift and clinical.

The BCCI terminated their contracts making it clear that irregularities were not to be tolerated any more. If this signals a move to a more professional setup, the move is welcome.

But if it is seen as another move to further isolate Modi and his supporters, it will be just another instance of intense politicking and jockeying for power  in the richest sports body in the country.

The Kochi franchise lives on – for now. It has a ten-day reprieve. And with the reduction in the number of franchises, the Pune and Kerala-based franchises may be profitable sooner than later.

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