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Mega Coverage of T20 World Cup on Prasar Bharati Network
By PIB Delhi
As the countdown begins for T20 World Cup 2021, Prasar Bharati network has in store 360 degree coverage of the tournament. Catering to the craze for Cricket in India, Doordarshan and All India Radio have planned mega coverage with live matches, Radio commentary and special shows.
In what’s good news for all cricket enthusiasts, all India matches, Semi-finals, and finals will be broadcast live on DD Sports on DD FreeDish. Starting from 23rd October, All India Radio will broadcast live ball-by-ball commentary of all matches in Hindi and English.
In what will make watching T20 World Cup on Doordarshan a more exciting experience this time, DD Sports has planned multiple shows which involve public participation. In the show named ‘Cricket Live’, there will be a ‘Public Ka Kaptaan’ component, wherein common people will be asked to wear Captain’s hat and take key decisions as Skipper. ‘RJs Ka Cricket Funda’ is another interesting talk show wherein All India Radio Jockeys, along with cricket experts, will interact with public on DD Sports. This is a product of content innovation at Prasar Bharati, a fine example of TV & Radio synergy.
Schedule of Matches and Special Shows on DD Sports
Match/Show Date Time India Vs Pakistan October 24, 2021 7:30 PM onwards India Vs New Zealand October 31, 2021 7:30 PM onwards India Vs Afghanistan November 3, 2021 7:30 PM onwards India Vs TBD November 5, 2021 7:30 PM onwards India Vs TBD November 8, 2021 7:30 PM onwards First Semi-final November 10, 2021 7:30 PM onwards Second Semi-final November 11, 2021 7:30 PM onwards Final November 14, 2021 7:30 PM onwards T 20 Ka King Kaun (Half an hour Preview and Review Show) Daily from October 23 – November 14, 2021 9:30 AM. Repeat at 3:00 PM Cricket Live Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Fourth Empire Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM RJs Ka Cricket Funda Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final 12:00 noon onwards
All India Radio will broadcast India matches, Semi-finals and Final over 66 identified Primary Channel transmitters, FM Rainbow Network, 86 LRS Stations, 12 FM Relay Transmitters, DTH and DRM. Non-India matches will be carried by LRS, FM Relay transmitters, DTH and DRM.
Schedule of Ball-by-ball Commentary by All India Radio
Date Match Commentary Timings (IST)(Including special shows) 23.10.2021 Australia vsSouth Africa 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match England vsWest Indies 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 24.10.2021 A1vs B2 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match India VsPakistan 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 25.10.2021 Afghanistan VsB1 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 26.10.2021 South Africa vsWest Indies 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match Pakistan vsNew Zealand 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 27.10.2021 England vsB2 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match B1Vs A2 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 28.10.2021 Australia VsA1 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 29.10.2021 West Indies VsB2 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match AfghanistanVsPakistan 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 30.10.2021 South Africa VsA1 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match England vsAustralia 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 31.10.2021 Afghanistan VsA2 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match India VsNew Zealand 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 01.11.2021 England VsA1 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 02.11.2021 South Africa VsB2 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match Pakistan VsA2 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 03.11.2021 New Zealand VsB1 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match India VsAfghanistan 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 04.11.2021 Australia VsB2 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match West Indies VsA1 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 05.11.2021 New Zealand VsA2 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match India VsB1 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 06.11.2021 Australia VsWest Indies 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match 07.11.2021 New Zealand VsAfghanistan 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match Pakistan VsB1 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 08.11.2021 India VsA2 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 10.11.2021 First Semi Final A1VsB2 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 11.11.2021 Second Semi FinalA2VsB1 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match 14.11.2021 Final 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match
All special shows on DD Sports will also be live-streamed on Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel.
