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Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Blockbuster commentary panel revealed for the Ultimate Test
Former Australia star Mel Jones was excited at the prospect of calling a South Africa-Australia clash in a Test final. 'Test cricket continues to deliver some of the most captivating stories in our sport, and this WTC Final at Lord's promises to be another. South Africa and Australia both bring rich traditions and exciting talent to the pitch. 'It is a privilege to call this match from the commentary box, and I am sure fans around the world are in for an unforgettable Test.' Jiostar will be producing a Hindi feed from their production hub in Mumbai to be aired across the Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. Commentary talent feature Anant Tyagi, Abhinav Mukund, Varun Aaron, Sanjay Banger and Aakash Chopra. Deep Dasgupta will lead the coverage from the venue, anchoring the pre- and post-match presentations while also contributing to live match analysis and commentary. His presence on-ground brings viewers closer to the action on and off the field. With Sunset+Vine as production services partner and NEP as equipment services partner, the ICC TV's production will feature a minimum of 48 cameras, complemented by an array of analytical tools and visual enhancements to elevate the broadcast experience. High-speed fixed cameras, Spidercam, and Batcam will be among the range of specialty cameras to be deployed for the coverage. The High-speed fixed cameras from BBG Sports, will capture the pivotal moments of cricketing action in detail, Spidercam will deliver its iconic aerial coverage, whereas Batcam will give a sweeping aerial view via drone and ground-level visuals with a roving buggy cam, thus enhancing the viewing experience. To help with accurate and efficient decision-making by match officials, the Decision Review System (DRS) will be in place, along with Hawk-Eye's Smart Replay system. Hawk-Eye will also provide Piero graphics, adding deeper tactical insights and analysis. On-air graphics will be delivered by AE Live, with in-depth cricket data and analytics from CricViz enhancing the broadcast storytelling with key statistics and insights. To illustrate fielding positions and strategies in real time, Quidich Innovation Labs will provide the Field Plot and Field 360° virtual field model. Beyond live match coverage, ICC TV will also produce a wide range of non-live content, including daily player profiles, team features, match-day previews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, giving fans an all-access look at the stories unfolding on and off the field. These will be available on the ICC social channels and the official website,
Al Jazeera
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout
Rain forced the abandonment of the Pakistan-Bangladesh game in the ICC Champions Trophy in their final group-stage match in Rawalpindi. The square remained under covers all day on Thursday due to persistent rain, and the umpires finally called off the game at 3:30pm local time, one and a half hours after its scheduled start. Both teams were already eliminated from semifinal contention after losing to India and New Zealand, and the washout was a disappointing last tournament appearance for both, especially Pakistan, the hosts and defending champions. Rain in Rawalpindi had earlier washed out the South Africa-Australia Group B game on Tuesday. New Zealand, who beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match, sealed their playoff spot with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh on Monday at Rawalpindi, which was awarded three Champions Trophy matches. India beat Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dubai to qualify for the semifinal. It is the third successive ICC tournament in which Pakistan did not go beyond the first round following the 50-over ODI World Cup in 2023, and the T20 World Cup last year. 'It's been shocking for us that we haven't played well in ICC tournaments,' Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood said. Mahmood believed injuries to opening batters Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub affected the team as they played 308 dot balls in the completed games against India and New Zealand. 'We have played good cricket in this format, but in this tournament it has not gone well because of injuries,' Mahmood said. 'Against India, we took a lot of pressure on ourselves, but we know where we need to improve. It is all about adapting and taking responsibility.'
