Kochi Tuskers Kerala’s ₹538 Crore Victory: Uncovering BCCI’s Betrayal and Lalit Modi’s Shadow
In the humid spring of 2011, Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium pulsed with the energy of a state long overlooked by Indian cricket’s elite. Kochi Tuskers Kerala, the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) newest franchise, had arrived, their orange-and-purple jerseys a beacon of hope for Kerala’s cricket-mad fans. But within months, the dream was shattered. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) terminated the franchise, encashed a ₹153.34 crore security deposit, and left a trail of questions that lingered for 14 years. On June 17, 2025, the Bombay High Court delivered a seismic verdict, upholding an arbitral award that orders the BCCI to pay over ₹538 crore for their wrongful actions. This is the story of Kochi Tuskers’ rise and fall—a tale of ambition, betrayal, and justice, pieced together through documents, insider accounts, and court records. Our investigation reveals how the BCCI, possibly influenced by Lalit Modi’s shadow, orchestrated a power play that backfired spectacularly. ...