Chennai, NFAPost: IPL is back and Star Sports Tamil will entertain and engage fans with programming that offers exclusive content with experts and the best insights from the local team, Chennai Super Kings.
From predictions, game plans to fan engagement, Star Sports Tamil will ensure that excitement among fans reaches a notch higher in the comfort of their homes. Along with a staggering programming line-up, the channel will host a pool of experienced experts who will not only share insightful match updates, but also predict strategies and dissect every match. Star Sports 1 Tamil has been revealing its talent team through its Instagram and Twitter handles.
Experts such as Kris Srikkanth, S Badrinath, Abhinav Mukund, Sadagopan Ramesh and Hemang Badani will be part of an exquisite panel from India. Russell Arnold will also be joining virtually for timely updates and expert opinions. Adding to the excitement will be presenters KV Satyanarayanan (Nanee), Muthu Pradeep, Radhakrishnan Sreenivasan, Bhavana Balakrishnan and RJ Balaji. Meanwhile, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan and Vishnu Hariharan will be in the UAE to give real-time updates to viewers and fans.
Star Sports 1 Tamil’s cricket expert, Kris Srikkanth, said, “I’m really excited and thrilled that the Dream11 IPL 2020 is back and this time, Star Sports 1 Tamil has taken a massive leap with programming that will keep viewers and fans hooked to every segment of the shows.”
“Personally, I am looking forward to watch Dhoni and will be keen to see how ‘Thala’ will marshal his brigade. The opening match is sure going to be a cracker, so get ready for a roller-coaster of a ride with fun, entertainment and lots of insights coming your way,” he added.
Star Sports 1 Tamil’s sports commentator, RJ Balaji said, “Cricket is an emotion to Indians, and with these unprecedented times, Dream11 IPL 2020 is a huge boon for viewers. After all these months of hardships we’re really looking forward to some happiness, to being part of the IPL again and to do commentary on Star Sports 1 Tamil for the next two months.”
Star Sports Tamil has decided to go all-out with multiple-legged digital campaigns that will bring fans closer to the tournament. From special CSK shows, Game Plan, Twitter Watch Parties to influencer-led outreach, Star Sports Tamil is geared up for an action-packed calendar of fun elements to watch out for during the course of the tournament.
Star Sports 1 Tamil Shows line up | |||
S.No | Timing | Broadcast Day | Show |
1 | 9:30 AM | All CSK match days | Super Kings Show |
2 | 10:00 AM | Mornings after CSK matches | CSK Review Show |
3 | 9:30 AM | Throughout the tournament | Dream11 IPL Game Plan |
4 | 9:00 AM | Weekly Show on Friday | Dream11 IPL Game Plan Fantasy Special |
5 | 9:00 AM | Weekly Show on Sunday | Aalaporaan Thamizhan |