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CNN-IBN, IBN7 line up cricket experts for IPL 3
MUMBAI: Though the issue over IPL feed is still not resolved, news channels are planning big to cover the event.
CNN-IBN and IBN7 have announced a special line-up of programming with a battery of cricket experts like Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and Maninder Singh.
On CNN-IBN, Cyrus Broacha will accompany Bhogle and Gavaskar to provide a combination of seriousness and lightheartedness. On IBN7 Maninder Singh will accompany Bhogle during the special programming on the channel.
The special programming will be on till 25 April. The pre tournament stories will be till 11 March and the tournament stories from 12 March to 25 April. Together, the two channels will produce over 300 hours of programming.
IBN18 Network Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai said, “With IPL fever in the air, we bring the viewers this special programming to update them on all the action on and off the field. With the skilled evaluation of Gavaskar, Singh and Bhogle accompanied by a generous dash of entertainment provided by the wit of Broacha we seek to provide an unparalleled viewing experience.”
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
