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IPL Governing Council clears path for Dhoni's return to Chennai Super Kings
Salary budgets for IPL teams hiked from Rs 66 crore to Rs 80 crore for next year's edition
 "IPL Governing Council clears path for Dhoni's return to Chennai Super Kings")
Pitch report still awaited for IPL-like women's cricket league
BCCI's readiness, infra and commercial viability key to success of such a league
 "Pitch report still awaited for IPL-like women's cricket league")
The real IPL effect
It has created an ecosystem for other sports
IPL sponsorship: India Cements to continue promoting CSK after comeback
Cement manufacturer India Cements has said that the company is looking at continuing its brand association with the earstwhile Indian Premier League (IPL) champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK), to build its brand. The company said that it is strengthening its brand building programmes in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, its major markets, through sponsorship in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), the regional version of IPL."We have been a sponsor for the brand till it was suspended and we want to continue to be on the back of their jersey in future. It gives us reach across the country," said Rakesh Singh, Executive President, India Cements.The Chennai franchise was suspended for two years from IPL by Justice R M Lodha Committee in 2015, as it convicted Gurunath Meiyappan, son-in-law of Srinivasan as guilty of betting. Rajasthan Royals, another IPL team was also suspended along with it. There were also allegations related to the conflict of interest of Srinivasan owning the brand while he was ..
 "IPL sponsorship: India Cements to continue promoting CSK after comeback")
IPL 2018: Star India, Airtel Digital TV spar over pricing on DTH platform
The Uday Shankar led network had on Friday released a video urging Airtel Digital TV customers to 'make the switch' in order to avail of Star network channels at lower rates
 "IPL 2018: Star India, Airtel Digital TV spar over pricing on DTH platform")
Pro-Tamil parties warn of protests against CSK vs KKR IPL match on April 10
Pro-Tamil outfit Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) warned of picketing the stadium if the IPL stuck to its Chennai calendar
 "Pro-Tamil parties warn of protests against CSK vs KKR IPL match on April 10")
4,000 securitymen to be deployed for CSK vs KKR match in Chennai on Apr 10
Pro-Tamil outfit Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) on Monday warned of picketing the stadium on Tuesday if the IPL stuck to its Chennai calendar
 "4,000 securitymen to be deployed for CSK vs KKR match in Chennai on Apr 10")
At Rs 591 million per match, BCCI rights exceed IPL media rights fee
The latest bid in the BCCI media rights auction stands at RS 60.32 billion, which amounts to Rs 591 million per match
 "At Rs 591 million per match, BCCI rights exceed IPL media rights fee")
Hotstar, Jio ride IPL rollercoaster with paid services, entertainment shows
Digital players ride the Indian Premier League roller-coaster with premium services and entertainment shows
 "Hotstar, Jio ride IPL rollercoaster with paid services, entertainment shows")
IPL 2018 opening ceremony: Hrithik, Jacqueline, others to shake a leg
CSK and Mumbai Indians, who will be playing the opening game, are among the most successful teams in the IPL
 "IPL 2018 opening ceremony: Hrithik, Jacqueline, others to shake a leg")
Kings XI Punjab: A dangerous-looking machine gun filled with blanks
In the eighth match of IPL 2018, Virat Kohli's Royal Chellengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a home win, as Ravichandran Ashwin's KXIP let them win by failing in all departments of the game
 "Kings XI Punjab: A dangerous-looking machine gun filled with blanks")
Here's how IPL could explore potential beyond TV homes
BARC data reveal that in the first two weeks since the new service was launched, the IPL registered a cumulative reach of 9.5 million viewers in case of out-of-home.
 "Here's how IPL could explore potential beyond TV homes")
Bookie Jalan roped in gangster Ravi Pujari to claim IPL betting money: Cops
Police also sent a notice to Bollywood producer Parag Sanghavi, whose name surfaced during Sonu Jalan's questioning
 "Bookie Jalan roped in gangster Ravi Pujari to claim IPL betting money: Cops")
IPL 2018 winner: Dhoni-led CSK remains alive via events and social media
While CSK were rewarded with the trophy, prize money and the tag of being a three-time IPL champion, the latest win is clearly the icing on the cake for the franchise
 "IPL 2018 winner: Dhoni-led CSK remains alive via events and social media")
IPL sponsorship: Vivo gets contract until 2022 edition for Rs 2,199 cr
Vivo wants to build on IPL gains after striking mammoth deal
 "IPL sponsorship: Vivo gets contract until 2022 edition for Rs 2,199 cr")
Vivo retains IPL title sponsorship; to pay Rs 2,199 cr to BCCI over 5 yrs
The new title sponsorship rate is a huge mark-up over what Vivo was paying the BCCI since 2016
 "Vivo retains IPL title sponsorship; to pay Rs 2,199 cr to BCCI over 5 yrs")
Swamy moves SC, seeks e-auction of IPL media rights
He believes that e-auctioning is the best method for awarding contracts
 "Swamy moves SC, seeks e-auction of IPL media rights")
IPL 10 eliminator: KKR beats Hyderabad by 7 wickets, will face MI next
As Duckworth-Lewis method came into play, KKR had to chase 48 in six overs
 "IPL 10 eliminator: KKR beats Hyderabad by 7 wickets, will face MI next")
IPL final 2017: Mumbai Indians beat Rising Pune Supergiant; Dhoni defeated
For Mahendra Singh Dhoni, it was yet another final that ended in a defeat
 "IPL final 2017: Mumbai Indians beat Rising Pune Supergiant; Dhoni defeated")
IPL title sponsor to be announced next week
Vivo is expected to try and retain the title sponsorship of the tournament for the next five years
 "IPL title sponsor to be announced next week")
