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ABP News goes ‘Wah Cricket’ for upcoming 20-20 league
NEW DELHI: On the occasion of India’s biggest and the most celebrated sports festival, ABP News has launched a special programming initiative ‘Wah Cricket’ for the hard-core cricket fans of the country. ‘Wah Cricket’ will be a 30-minute daily evening show, providing the viewers with all the latest updates on the 20-20 tournament. The show will give the audience a 360-degree analysis, through an expert panel discussion featuring a mix of Indian cricketing legends such as Kapil Dev and current female cricketers such as Neha Tanwar and Latika Kumari. To further increase the enjoyment quotient for the viewers, the program will also comprise of a fantasy cricket segment, featuring predictions on players and team selections in various fantasy leagues. This segment will be hosted collectively by a famous female cricketer, a female anchor, and a data analyst. Another interesting segment, with fun & satirical touch called ‘Commentary Box’, will showcase Interactive Match Reports presented by animated characters and mascots, representing different cities/teams.
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Apart from these programming initiatives, there will also be a special 5-minute segment on ABP News’ acclaimed Morning Show, ‘Namaste Bharat’ featuring updates from the previous day’s matches and discussions on the upcoming matches, so viewers can catch quick bytes as they begin their day.
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ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey said, “In India, the 20-20 league is not just a sport, it is an emotion. The pan-India festival is celebrated across all states with a common sentiment of happiness and excitement. Given the current scenario, the tournament will reignite the long lost energy among sports fans worldwide. Keeping this in mind, we are launching ‘Wah Cricket’ to provide all significant updates of the 20-20 league to our viewers and make the entire experience of the sporting festival, a memorable one.”
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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.
