Administrators plan to revive radio commentary of India matches

After ensuring former cricketers gave away the awards at the BCCI night in Bangalore on Wednesday, and seeking a report from India coach Anil Kumble on players’ contract, the BCCI Committee of Administrators (COA) has decided to revive radio commentary for India matches.

One of the things suggested was to form a panel of radio commentators, which would also include ex-cricketers. “An invitation will be extended to former players who are eager to do radio commentary,” a BCCI source told HT.

There has been no radio commentary for India matches since the 2012-2013 Australia Test series, which India won 4-0.

There is a standoff between the BCCI and the All India Radio over revenue sharing. The BCCI had plans to produce its own radio feed which would be aired through AIR network, which the latter had objected to.

BCCI source rubbished reports that IPL-10 was in danger with some state associations wanting the Board to clear funds to stage matches as per the agreement. “The COA is going by the norms which clearly state that the franchise pays the host association the agreed fee before the IPL begins. The BCCI has to pay 15 days after the IPL final,” said the source.

The COA will also appoint five talent scouts (one for each zone) who will assist the three-member selection panel.