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Supreme Court verdict on N Srinivasan

BCCI a classic example of why sports and politics should never cross paths

After months of arrests, investigations and prolonged judicial procedures into the IPL 2013 spot-fixing controversy, the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, restored N Srinivasan as the head of BCCI once again. While the court could not do much in terms of restraining the controversial man from assuming his powers, the fact that there weren’t many forces to oppose the man within the board, proves that Indian cricket hasn’t moved an inch in the right direction since the spot-fixing and betting controversy rocked the country in May, writes Prakash Govindasreenivasan.

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Aditya Verma happy with SC verdict on IPL probe panel

Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Aditya Verma has welcomed the decision of Supreme Court in the N Srinivasan case. Verma said he is happy with the apex court’s decision. Even the senior office-bearers of the The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) welcomed the Supreme Court of India's order which allows president N...

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N Srinivasan responsible for BCCI mess, says Shashank Manohar

Shashank Manohar, the former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president has hit out at his successor N Srinivasan in the wake of all the controversies that have hit Indian cricket in the recent times. Manohar claimed that there is evidence that Gurunath Meiyappan was Chennai Super Kings’ team principal and that Srinivasan doesn’t have the right to continue as the chief of the board.

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N Srinivasan cannot involve in IPL-related activities: SC

Indian Supreme Court made it clear Monday that N Srinivasan, reelected as BCCI President, will not participate in matters relating to IPL and the spot fixing issue, observing there is "something seriously wrong" with the apex cricket body which has lost its credibility.

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N Srinivasan not to assume charge of BCCI president as per Supreme Court directive: Rajeev Shukla

The newly appointed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla on Sunday said that N Srinivasan "wouldn't assume charge as per Supreme Court directive" and the Tamil Nadu strongman has made it clear to the members of the board.

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N Srinivasan arrives in Chennai for BCCI AGM

A defiant Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan, who braved scathing criticism on issues of propriety, arrived to attend the Board's Annual General Meeting in Chennai on Sunday.

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N Srinivasan set to contest in BCCI elections despite SC ruling

Unruffled by the Supreme Court order prohibiting him from taking charge even on winning the election, under-pressure Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief N Srinivasan said on Friday, that he will stand for the Board's Presidential polls in the Annual General Meeting in Chennai on Sunday.

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N Srinivasan’s case continues to be an embarrassment for the BCCI

N Srinivasan can contest the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) elections, but cannot take charge until the Supreme Court rules on his fate. Nishad Pai Vaidya looks at the possible scenarios as a result of the verdict.

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