Suresh Raina will lead a depleted Indian team in the 3-match ODI series The 3-match ODI series between India and Bangladesh will be covered live by the Star Network.
There were fears that Indian viewers wouldn't be able to watch the action live after Gazi TV, the official rights holders of cricket in Bangladesh were not able to negotiate a deal for the coverage of the series.
Gazi could not get into a deal with either Nimbus or Ten Sports, who are involved in a legal tussle with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Sony Six, who are also telecasting the 2014 FIFA World Cup, showed no interest for the three ODIs while Star Sports had offered Rs 5 crore per match, a sum which was considered 'paltry' by Gazi TV.
Salahuddin Chowdhury, CEO and head of operations of Gazi Group, was quoted as telling a local newspaper: "The Star offer is too less in comparison to the cost of the rights." However, it seems that Star and Gazi group have arrived at a deal that will allow the Indian viewers to watch all the action.
The matches will be played on the 15th, 17th and 19th of June in Dhaka. India has named a weakened side having rested seven of its senior players including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Former India opener, Aakash Chopra, tweeted that Star would be telecasting the 3-match ODI series for the Indian audience.
India v Bangladesh ODI series will be on Star network. Commentary in both English and Hindi too. #confirmed
— Aakash Chopra
