Mega Coverage of T20 World Cup on Prasar Bharati Network.
As the countdown begins for T20 World Cup 2021, the Prasar Bharati network has 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 the 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
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October 24, 2021 |
7:30 PM onwards |
India Vs New Zealand | October 31, 2021
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7:30 PM onwards |
India Vs Afghanistan | November 3, 2021
|
7:30 PM onwards |
India Vs TBD | November 5, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards
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India Vs TBD | November 8, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards
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First Semi-final | November 10, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards
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Second Semi-final | November 11, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards
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Final | November 14, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards
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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.
All special shows on DD Sports will also be live-streamed on the Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel.