Published: Apr 22, 2016, 05:53 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 22, 2016, 05:53 PM (IST)
After the termination of contract of commentary-box big shot Harsha Bhogle took the country by storm, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur has come up with an innovative idea. Recently, Thakur announced that the board, to prevent further confusion regarding commentary protocols, are planning to start up their own school where fresh minds will be taught to master the art and therefore face the camera. Named as the National Commentators Academy (NCA), this will be the first of its kind initiative by BCCI in India. READ: IPL 2016: Harsha Bhogle’s IPL 9 contract terminated by BCCI
Talking to The Indian Express, Thakur revealed, “We are planning to have a commentators’ academy where interested youngsters who want to take up the profession will be able to hone their skills. And it will also cater to various regional languages. Look how people liked Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman’s commentary.”
It must be noted that, in his report, justice R.M. Lodha had mentioned, “Even in regard to cricket commentary, games organized by the BCCI have a contractual condition that there can be no criticism of the BCCI or its selection process, thereby curtailing an exercise of free speech. Objective commentary ought to be permitted about everything connected to the match, allowing the commentators to express themselves freely and objectively.”
So far, the former players have majorly taken the seats and talked about the game, the likes of Harsha Bhogle being among the rare ones. This will be the first time the country will get individuals who will be specially trained for this job.
