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New Delhi, July 02
ESPN STAR Sports, Asia’s leading sports’ broadcaster, today signed Ian Chappell, the legendary Australian cricketer and ex-captain, as an exclusive presenter and commentator for its cricket related programming in India. With this, Chappell becomes a part of the illustrious panel of “A Few Good Men” which includes some of cricket’s finest experts like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Alan Wilkins, Wasim Akram and Harsha Bhogle.
Announcing the induction of Ian Chappell in the expert’s panel, Mr RC Venkateish, Managing Director, ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ian to the ESPN STAR Sports family. Ian Chappell is rated as one of the best cricket commentators today based on his sound knowledge of the game and his fair and unbiased views on issues relating to cricket. He has a huge fan following in the subcontinent as well as across the globe. I expect that Ian will provide an interesting dimension to the team and entertain us for a very long time“.
Speaking on the occasion, Ian Chappell said, “The passion for the game and the level of understanding that Indian fans have about the finer nuances of cricket has always amazed me. An added plus is the presence of such great stalwarts and close friends of mine in this star-studded team of experts. Given the fact that every fan expects the very best from us, there is always a lot of pressure on commentators and experts alike to provide in-depth analysis on every aspect of the game. I am looking forward to this challenging assignment.”
A candid and an insightful commentator, Chappell is regarded by many as one of the best Australian captains. Under his confident and resourceful captaincy, Australia never lost a series. Ian Chappell made his debut in a test series against Pakistan in 1964. In his long test career that spanned 17 years, Ian Chappell played in 75 test matches and scored 5345 runs at an average of 42.42. He played 16 one day internationals and scored 673 runs at an impressive average of 48.07.
Indian cricket fans can tune in to views and commentary of Ian Chappell from India’s upcoming tour of England. ESPN STAR Sports’ ‘Few Good Men’ have always set benchmarks in cricket commentary and analysis. The distinguished panel has made viewing cricket a sublime experience with insights from the most comprehensive commentary panel of cricketing greats and experts. With Ian Chappell joining the crew, ESPN STAR Sports would offer another dimension to its views and analysis on cricket from a credible captain and cricketer’s perspective.
ESPN STAR Sports’ Few Good Men will have a very busy time in the upcoming 15 months. India’s tour of England involving 4 test matches and 7 One Day Internationals will be telecast on ESPN STAR Sports. The English tour will be followed by the much awaited Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa (September 07). ESPN STAR Sports will also telecast India’s tour of Australia involving 4 test matches and a tri series with Australia, Sri Lanka and India involving 15 ODIs (December – February 07) . The Asia Cup to be played in April next year will also be telecast on ESPN STAR Sports.
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