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BBC
Thu, February 05 2015
Kevin Pietersen to be a part of BBC’s World Cup radio coverage
Pietersen, who played for the Melbourne Stars at the Big Bash League, was also seen commentating during the tournament.
Wed, May 25 2016
Len Hutton’s hundred gets reported as illness
A newsreader on BBC radio misread the Len Hutton's score of 111 as Ill.
Tue, February 26 2013
BCCI’s restrictive practices has denied Dhoni’s iconic innings its rightful global due
Earlier this month, BCCI had enforced a restriction that ensured that no independent photographic news agencies would be able to take photographs during the India-Australia series. Abhishek Mukherjee laments that the unfortunate decision by the BCCI saw millions of readers throughout the world being deprived of watching photos of the iconic innings played by MS Dhoni against Australia at Chennai.
Tue, October 27 2015
Christopher Martin-Jenkins – meticulous and precise to the last day
An ode to CMJ.
Tue, January 01 2013
Cricket journalist and broadcaster Christopher Martin-Jenkins passes away
Noted cricket journalist and former president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Christopher Martin-Jenkins passed away on Tuesday morning. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer in January 2012.
Thu, September 03 2015
Commentators in cricket history – 5: Brian Johnston – Legend, laughter and leg-over
Today we celebrate the birth centenary of Brian Johnston, the heart of Test Match Special, the voice that reached homes around cricket playing countries carrying warmth and cheer. In happy coincidence with his 100th birthday, Arunabha Sengupta covers the career of the legend in the fifth episode of the series.
Thu, February 25 2016
Commentators in cricket history – 4: John Arlott – the master
John Arlott was a policeman, poet, wine-connoisseur, author, part time politician, anti-apartheid spokesperson and renowned host of dinner parties, all rolled into one.
Sun, May 15 2016
The birth of ball-by-ball cricket commentary on BBC
It all started with Reverend Frank Gillingham being summoned to provide commentary on air.
Fri, January 27 2012
ECB announce six-year broadcasting deal with BBC
By CricketCountry Staff
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the BBC on Thursday announced a new six-year deal, extended till 2019, to continue their Test Match Special exclusive radio rights for all England matches that will be be played at home.
Wed, April 27 2011
Can’t compromise security over ‘ego issues’: Mumbai Police
Despite the BCCI's threat to shift the two IPL play-offs to Bangalore, city police today said that it cannot compromise on security rules at the Wankhede stadium here over "ego issues".