This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
News Media Coalition
Wed, July 23 2014
IPL 2014: Reuters, AFP, AP to boycott tournament
IPL policy counter-productive; will lead to lack of varied and independent coverage.
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.
Wed, February 13 2013
India vs Australia 2013: Australian news agencies join in protest against BCCI
Australian new agencies News Limited and the Australian Associated Press (AAP) have joined the protest by media companies against the BCCI's arm-twisting tactics in selling images for India's home series.
Mon, December 24 2012
India-Pakistan series hit by media blackout
Pakistan's first cricket tour to India in five years faced a media blackout Monday after international news agencies, including AFP, suspended coverage over a decision to bar their photo counterparts.