Num TV, the Internet broadcasting portal of Pentamedia Graphics Limited, plans to live broadcast cricket matches over the Net. "We will try to get the rights from the cricket boards or enter into an arrangement with television channels", said Mr V Chandrasekaran, chief executive officer of the company.The unique feature of the cricket broadcast would be that the viewer can choose the camera angle which they would like to watch. About 14 different angles will be available. The broadcasting portal would also consider live relay of first class cricket matches.
The venture has roped in Mr Krish Srikkanth, former Indian captian, a its sports consultant. Mr Srikkanth said that they would look at providing coverage of other sports with tennis to be included at the earliest.
During the current ICC-Knock out tournament, live updates in audio, video and text updates have been provided. Mr Srikkanth also answered on-line interactive questions.
The response has been very good, with queries coming in from all over the world, says the former cricket captain.
Mr V Chandrasekaran says that an investment of $12 million has been made in Num TV and the venture is expected to break even in six months. It has 2,00,000 registered users and 5000 paid subscribers.
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