As the countdown begins for T20 World Cup 2021, SPOINDIA COVERAGE $ Prasar Bharati network has in store 360 degree coverage of the tournament. Catering to the craze for Cricket in India, Doordarshan and All India Radio have planned mega coverage with live matches, Radio commentary and special shows.
In what’s good news for all cricket enthusiasts, all India matches, Semi-finals and Final will be broadcast live on DD Sports on DD FreeDish. Starting from 23rd October, All India Radio will broadcast live ball-by-ball commentary of all matches in Hindi and English.
In what will make watching T20 World Cup on Doordarshan a more exciting experience this time, DD Sports has planned multiple shows which involve public participation. In the show named ‘Cricket Live’, there will be a ‘Public Ka Kaptaan’ component, wherein common people will be asked to wear Captain’s hat and take key decisions as Skipper. ‘RJs Ka Cricket Funda’ is another interesting talk show wherein All India Radio Jockeys, along with cricket experts SPO INDIA , will interact with public on DD Sports. This is a product of content innovation at Prasar Bharati, a fine example of TV & Radio synergy.
Schedule of Matches and Special Shows on DD Sports
| Match/Show | Date | Time |
| India Vs Pakistan | October 24, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards |
| India Vs New Zealand | October 31, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards |
| India Vs Afghanistan | November 3, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards |
| India Vs TBD | November 5, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards |
| India Vs TBD | November 8, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards |
| First Semi-final | November 10, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards |
| Second Semi-final | November 11, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards |
| Final | November 14, 2021 | 7:30 PM onwards |
| T 20 Ka King Kaun (Half an hour Preview and Review Show) | Daily from October 23 – November 14, 2021 | 9:30 AM. Repeat at 3:00 PM |
| Cricket Live | Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Fourth Empire | Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final | 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM |
| RJs Ka Cricket Funda | Every India Match days+ Semi Finals + Final | 12:00 noon onwards |
All India Radio will broadcast India matches, Semi-finals and Final over 66 identified Primary Channel transmitters, FM Rainbow Network, 86 LRS Stations, 12 FM Relay Transmitters, DTH and DRM. Non-India matches will be carried by LRS, FM Relay transmitters, DTH and DRM.NEWS SPO INDIA
Schedule of Ball-by-ball Commentary by All India Radio
| Date | Match | Commentary Timings (IST)(Including special shows) |
| 23.10.2021 | Australia vsSouth Africa | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| England vsWest Indies | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 24.10.2021 | A1vs B2 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| India VsPakistan | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 25.10.2021 | Afghanistan VsB1 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
| 26.10.2021 | South Africa vsWest Indies | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| Pakistan vsNew Zealand | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 27.10.2021 | England vsB2 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| B1Vs A2 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 28.10.2021 | Australia VsA1 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
| 29.10.2021 | West Indies VsB2 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| AfghanistanVsPakistan | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 30.10.2021 | South Africa VsA1 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| England vsAustralia | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 31.10.2021 | Afghanistan VsA2 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| India VsNew Zealand | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 01.11.2021 | England VsA1 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
| 02.11.2021 | South Africa VsB2 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| Pakistan VsA2 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 03.11.2021 | New Zealand VsB1 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| India VsAfghanistan | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 04.11.2021 | Australia VsB2 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| West Indies VsA1 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 05.11.2021 | New Zealand VsA2 | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| India VsB1 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 06.11.2021 | Australia VsWest Indies | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| 07.11.2021 | New Zealand VsAfghanistan | 1500 to 1930 hrs or till the end of the match |
| Pakistan VsB1 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match | |
| 08.11.2021 | India VsA2 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
| 10.11.2021 | First Semi Final A1VsB2 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
| 11.11.2021 | Second Semi FinalA2VsB1 | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
| 14.11.2021 | Final | 1900 to 2330 hrs or till the end of the match |
All special shows on DD Sports SPO INDIA will also be live-streamed on Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel.
manish kumar
