Lalit Modi
Lalit Modi
Lalit Kumar Modiis an Indian businessman and cricket administrator. He was the first Chairman and Commissioner of the Indian Premier League, and ran the tournament for three years until 2010. He also served as the Chairman of the Champions League during 2008–10. He was the Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in Indiaduring 2005–10. He has also served as the President of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, and as the Vice President of the Punjab Cricket Association...
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The global media rights tender is intended to streamline the process of match telecasting wherever the Indian team is playing. With the number and quality of matches growing, this streamlining becomes increasingly important.
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The Committee also has some former cricketers, so that the selection process is fair as so much money is at stake.
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This has been possible due to a systematic and transparent bidding process initiated by the BCCI.
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We intend to screen the bids for eligibility on the day following the submission of the bids and will select from the eligible bidders the winning bid on the second day after submission of the bids.
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We have tremendous revenue potential in the game and the board is in a unique position to benefit from it as we create and own the rights to cricket in perpetuity. No one in the country has the kind of property we have.
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If others want to play they can. Why should we play in October?
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BCCI will deal only with one party, which is appropriate, for this way we will be able to retain transparency while providing a level playing field for all prospective bidders.
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Nimbus won the bid from among eight bidders.
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Nimbus was the clear winner with the highest bid in all combinations.
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This will help it become one of the most prominent portals in the world.
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When you go to a venue you either have a profit-sharing or you give a flat fee.
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The BCCI website will be functional within a month's time featuring the world's first 'Live Radio Scorecard'. The website will also post the match highlights after the day's play.
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It wanted specific and later-stage matches, presumably the semi-final and final, which was uncalled for.
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With Nimbus Sport's excellent track record and very competitive cost, BCCI has secured for itself and its fans a fantastic level of TV coverage never before seen in India.