No sharing of Indo-Pak test series with DD: Nimbus

[ajuravi007]

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for confrontation between Nimbus and state-owned Prasar Bharati over the sharing of live feed of the upcoming Indo-Pak Test series. Both the countries are scheduled to play a three-match Test series and a five-match ODI series starting November. Nimbus Communications CEO Harish Thawani said, “We will not be sharing the Indo-Pak test series as we are not bound to share a live feed with Prasar Bharati under the new Sports Broadcasting Signals Bill.” However, when ET contacted, a senior Doordarshan official refuted his claim and said, “Under the Sports Broadcasting Signals Bill-2007, every sport event of national importance has to be madatorily shared with Prasar Bharati. Since this cricket match is being held in India, it is implied that this is an event of national importance.” The official added that if Nimbus does not share the live feed with Prasar Bharati, it will be violating the sports broadcasting bill. “We will take it up with concerned authorities to ensure that Nimbus shares live feed with us,” the official said. Mr Thawani though has a point as the Sports Broadcasting Bill-2007 does not clearly states what is an event of national importance.

 

[Neo001]

That means for the test we don't have any option for choosing good quality picture, presentation and good commentary ....we have to stick with this poor show by Neo sports.

 

[ajuravi007]

That means for the test we don't have any option for choosing good quality picture, presentation and good commentary ....we have to stick with this poor show by Neo sports.
Whats the other option left if there is any option its only DD:rofl:

 

[~Hami~]

Whats the other option left if there is any option its only DD:rofl:


At this point of time, DD is far better than Neo sports

 

[Sushubh]

well i dont like atul wassan and the gang. but i guess DD is fine with mute on.

 

[~Hami~]

"he official added that if Nimbus does not share the live feed with Prasar Bharati, it will be violating the sports broadcasting bill. “We will take it up with concerned authorities to ensure that Nimbus shares live feed with us,” the official said. "

Important thing to note here,

They may move this matter to court , and will get the rights to show the Test series live :rofl::rofl:


Mr Thawani though has a point as the Sports Broadcasting Bill-2007 does not clearly states what is an event of national importance.

Mr Thawani is mental. is this test series not of national importance ? :wall::wall: pls mr thawani, repair ur brain ...:rofl::rofl:

 

[gregory house]

DD transmission of cricket matches on TS looks faded. Like it has been bleached or something....

 

[~Hami~]

yes mr.greg, but in cable, it looks better

 

[hitman]

Atleast they show the full match.... Neo seems to be just interested in making money ... I guess they wanna earn back the money they put in to have the rights... I am sure they will never bid again ... Doodh ka jala chhas bhi phook phook ke peeta hai

 

[gregory house]

I know why the govt. was forced to pass the ordinance. If Indians don't get to watch cricket - preferably for free - they will go berserk and start burning buses or something. Then the police and army will have to be brought in to control the situation. This is a national emergency.By passing the ordinance and treating any cricketing event as an event of national importance, the govt. saves money on two fronts - no need to buy event rights plus savings on damages caused by possible riots. Preemptive reasoning. Brilliant!Considering this line of thought, if Neo does not hand over clean feed of all the matches, it can be accused of high treason. Thawani does not want that, does he?