BCCI set to bring back live radio commentary, partners with All India Radio

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a two-year partnership with All-India Radio (AIR) for live match commentary, starting from India’s home series against South Africa.

The initiative by BCCI comes as an attempt to resurrect the coverage of Indian cricket in every corner of the country. The BCCI-AIR association will help millions of cricket fans and listeners to follow their favourite sport live on radio commentary.

Nostalgia! It’s been quite a few years since we have heard Cricket on radio!

It will not be wrong if we say this is an absolute “BSNL Chauka” from BCCI @BCCI https://t.co/LBq27z6b9i

— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) September 10, 2019

After a successful tour of the Caribbean, Team India kicks off their home campaign with a 3-match T20I series against South Africa. The first T20I will be played in Dharamsala on September 15. The audio commentary will also commence with the start of this series. However, the live coverage will not be restricted to international matches but will also cover select domestic games for the men’s and women’s team.

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The contract begins on September 15, 2019, and will end on August 31, 2021.

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