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New Delhi, May 25: In a bid to counter president N Srinivasan's rivals in the BCCI, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has already started calling up office-bearers of other state units urging them to show solidarity in his hour of crisis. Hectic lobbying is expected during the dinner hosted by CAB president Jagmohan Dalmiya at a Kolkata hotel which is scheduled to start at around 8 pm. The who's who

Mumbai, May 25: A magistrate here Saturday remanded Gurunath Meiyappan to police custody till May 29 in connection with the IPL spot fixing scam. Meiyappan, son-in-law of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief N. Srinivasan, was produced before the court Saturday afternoon after being arrested shortly after midnight Friday. Police prosecutor Wajid Sheikh sought seven days remand to

Kolkata, May 25: Veteran Indian batsman Rahul Dravid, who provided inspirational leadership to the beleaguered Rajasthan Royals this season, has decided to call it quits from the IPL with the upcoming Champions League Twenty20 being his last assignment for the franchise. "At 41, 12 months is a long way away. Luckily we have qualified for the Champions League (in October) which is a few months away

Mumbai, May 25: A defiant BCCI President N Srinivasan today rejected demands for his resignation in the wake of arrest of his son-in-law and CSK team owner Gurunath Meiyappan on charges of betting. "I have done no wrong, I have no intention to resign. I can't be bulldozed or railroaded into resigning. Some sources are trying to put pressure now...There is no question of it," he told reporters on

New Delhi, May 25: The growing scale of the IPL spot-fixing scam notwithstanding, tomorrow's final of the event would go ahead as per schedule and the embattled Chennai Super Kings would also continue to be a part of the league despite the arrest of its top official on allegations of betting. The final, between Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians, will go ahead at the Eden Gardens, a top

Mumbai, May 25: Mumbai Crime Branch questioned Chennai Super Kings owner Gurunath Meiyappan for several hours after his arrest last night in IPL betting scandal, but he has been "evasive" and "non-cooperative" during interrogation, police said here today. Meiyappan, son-in-law of BCCI President N Srinivasan, was taken to Crime Branch headquarters after his arrival from Madurai by a chartered

Kolkata, May 25: Mumbai Indians huffed and puffed their way to a four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling match on Friday night to set up a summit showdown with Chennai Super Kings in the Pepsi Indian Premier League. Chasing a stiff target of 166, Mumbai had a flying start with opener Dwayne Smith (62) once again coming good up front, before Rajasthan Royals bounced back with Kevon

Mumbai, May 25: Gurunath Meiyappan, son-in-law of BCCI President N Srinivasan and owner of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), was arrested here on Friday night for his alleged involvement in betting on IPL matches, raising questions over the future of the franchise. “We have interrogated Gurunath based on information we have. We have found his involvement in the offence related to IPL betting case. We

Chennai, May 24: Distancing itself from Gurunath Meiyappan after his name cropped up in IPL spot-fixing probe, Chennai Super Kings owner India Cements today said he is neither owner, nor CEO or Team Principal of CSK and promised strict action against anyone found guilty. BCCI chief N Srinivasan is the MD of India Cements and Meiyappan is his son-in-law. "Meiyappan is neither owner, nor CEO or Team

Mumbai, May 24: Mumbai Police today indicated it would not extend the deadline for Chennai Super Kings CEO Gurunath Meiyappan to appear before it for questioning in the IPL betting scandal, saying "he has been asked to present himself by 5 pm today". "Meiyappan was served summons yesterday which asked him to present himself before the crime branch here between 10 AM and 5 PM today. So, he has to