Former Chief Executive Sues Deccan Chargers

Former Chief Executive Sues Deccan Chargers

The Deccan Chargers won the Indian Premier League 2009 but are now being sued by their former Chief Executive Tim Wright

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Former Deccan Chargers Chief Executive Tim Wright is suing the Indian Premier League franchise for £10 million (88 crores) for breach of contract.

Wright left the Chargers in January 2009 claiming breach of contract - which included a severance clause of £10 million. In February 2009, the Chargers claimed Wright had 'absconded'.

Wright refutes the allegations made by Deccan Chargers that he was 'avoiding India for fear of being questioned by immigration officials/local police'.

The Chargers also allege that Wright 'committed serious violations of Foreigners Registration Act'.

Wright, who says the company has failed to honour the £10 million severance clause, claims these allegations are baseless and have no foundation whatsoever.

In December 2010, costs were awarded to Mr Wright and following a dismissed appeal by the Chargers in May 2011, Wright was again awarded costs.

A final hearing will begin on 16th July at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

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