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The TATA IPL is back in the airwaves of the UAE
Mon 03 Apr 2023
UAE: The FunAsia Network (FAN) is all set to bring cricket excitement to the UAE’s airwaves as the 16th Edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on the 31st of March 2023.
The TATA IPL is the biggest event in the history of the sport. It is enjoyed each year by millions of fans around the world as ten teams comprising the biggest names in Indian and International cricket come together to battle it out for the coveted TATA IPL Trophy over 74 matches spanning across nearly two months of non-stop cricket action!
The FunAsia Network is taking this excitement to the next level by providing ball-by-ball commentary throughout the tournament on its stations Talk 100.3 and BIG 106.2
Listeners can tune in to Talk 100.3 and BIG 106.2 to catch every ball of the action, with expert analysis and commentary.
“We’re delighted to bring the TATA Indian Premier League to our listeners,” says Sunny Ahuja, Business Head, Fun Asia Network. “We know that there is a huge appetite for cricket in this region, and we’re committed to providing the very best coverage of this exciting league. We’re also thrilled to be working with such a talented commentary team. Further, celebrating the 40th anniversary of India’s 1983 World Cup Win, we have a special guest, from the winning squad on the airwaves.”
Syed Kirmani, who played a crucial role in India’s triumph in the 1983 World Cup will be part of the commentary team as an expert and will raise the entertainment quotient with his witty and insightful observations of the Tata IPL games.
A former Indian Cricketer, Kirmani was awarded the Padma Shri in 1982 for contributing to the Gentlemen’s game. His portrayal in the movie “83” was an instant hit and caught on with the social media community leading to countless memes and viral content making him popular with the younger generation.
Don’t forget to tune in to experience amazing stories and get to know the quirky side of the game on BIG 106.2 FM and Talk 100.3 FM.
Live broadcast starts at 5:30 PM for evening games & 1:30 PM for day games on match days.
