BCCI prohibits media and broadcasting outlets from live streaming India vs India A intra-squad cricket match; reasons detailed herein.
Title: No Live Streaming for India vs India A Intra-Squad Match: A Closed-Door Affair
かゆっと読めます！ India vs India A intra-squad match, happening in Kent from June 13 to June 16, won't be live-streamed or broadcast. BCCI and the Indian team management, with an eye on keeping their strategies under wraps and avoiding early advantage for England, decided to make the event a closed-door affair, denying media access [5][1][4].
Good grief, what's the point of searching for live streaming when it's already off the table? The buzz was high due to the hope of witnessing the only preparatory game before the Test series against England, starting on June 20 at Leeds [1]. Nonetheless, it seems we'll have to make do with second-hand updates!
Although the concept of closed-door practices might raise some eyebrows, it's been around for quite a while and is quite customary in various sports, including cricket [5][1]. In fact, during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year in Australia, the Indian team held a couple of closed-door practice sessions prior to the series kickoff [5][1].
Now, let's shed some light on why BCCI didn't allow streaming for the intra-squad game:
The intra-squad four-day red-ball practice game lacks first-class status. Given that it serves as the only opportunity for players to train in a match-like situation before the Test series, the Indian team decided to keep it away from the spotlight to prevent high anticipation from fans and media [6]. Whether this call was spot-on or questionable, we can't deny that the Indian team has the full right to nurture their preparations behind closed doors [6].
Here's a quick rundown of eight India A players participating in the intra-squad match:
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Karun Nair
- Dhruv Jurel (vice-captain/wicket-keeper)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shardul Thakur
- Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper)
- Akash Deep
One of the standout players among them is KL Rahul, who scored a ton against England Lions in a previous practice match. Apart from Rahul, other names include comeback men Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, all-rounder Nitish Kumar, keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, backup opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, and pacer Akash Deep [6].
However, the final decision regarding which players will represent India A or the main India Test squad hasn't been made yet [6]. It's quite possible that the players will swap between the two squads for maximum results, as this isn't an official match [6].
So there you have it! Prepare for a silent spectating session, and check back for updates on the India vs India A intra-squad game without live streaming or broadcast [5][1][4].
Hang in there! Await further updates on the India vs England Test series, starting June 20 at Leeds [3][2]. Time to hold tight and let the cricket fever brew!
Sources:[1] ESPN Cricinfo[2] NDTV Sports[3] NDTV Sports[4] SportsTiger[5] Criculous[6] The Indian Express
The internal game between India and India A, scheduled from June 13 to June 16 in Kent, doesn't feature live-streaming or broadcast, as the BCCI and Indian team management opted for a closed-door affair to protect their strategies before the Test series against England. Despite the lack of live-streaming, these preparatory matches are commonplace in sports, including cricket, as the Indian team had closed-door practice sessions during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy this year in Australia.
