The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a two-year radio rights arrangement with All India Radio (AIR) on Tuesday for live commentary of the national cricket team's international games at home as well as the domestic tournaments.
The audio commentary will commence from the first game of India's upcoming T20 International series against South Africa at Dharamsala on 15 September.
NEWS: BCCI partners with @AkashvaniAIR to provide live radio commentary.
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 10, 2019
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With this home series coming up as South Africa tours India for a three-match T20I series and three-match Test series, this initiative will offer millions of listeners across India the opportunity to follow cricket via live radio commentary.
In addition to international matches, AIR will also provide coverage for the Men's and Women's domestic tournaments and matches. The two-year tenure starts from 10 September, 2019, and runs till 31 August, 2021.
This arrangement includes coverage of Ranji Trophy, Irani Cup, Deodhar Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Women's Challenger series.
(With PTI inputs)
