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ESPN-Star launching ‘Super Selector’ 21 September
It was way back in March that Sony Entertainment Television announced it was brewing its own unique version of reality television centred around cricket, whose driving force would be a great level of interactivity with the viewing public.
Nothing more has been heard on that front but ESPN-Star Sports is readying for launch on September 21 an interactive show of its own to challenge the knowledge of cricket fans with Super Selector.
And the incentive to participate? An opportunity to share the commentary box with cricket legends. Well known actor and cricket enthusiast Naseeruddin Shah will host the preview and review shows of Super Selector. The preview show will discuss the possibilities for the next month while the review show will feature the analysis of the players’ performances around the world.
Super Selector will be the first simulcast feature programme on ESPN and STAR Sports and will be a complete integrated, interactive and innovative cricket game show which provides an opportunity for viewers to demonstrate knowledge of the game. Viewers get a chance to determine if they can do a better job of selecting the best international cricket team than Sunil Gavaskar, Geoffrey Boycott or Ravi Shastri. A dream team will be having five batsmen, four bowlers, one wicket keeper and one all-rounder. The viewer can substitute three team members before the 21st of each month.
While cricket experts nominate their own teams, all the participants will actually get to play this game against the best of talent in the world of international cricket. ESS has created this opportunity exclusively for viewers to get more closely involved in the game of cricket, a company release says.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
