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‘Extraaa Innings’ opens with a rating of 3.1
MUMBAI: The ratings for the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 have come in, and Extraaa Innings, the cricket related programme on MAX, has opened with a rating of 3.1 reaching 5.23 million viewers.
A press release quotes MAX executive vice president and business head Rajat Jain, currently in Johannesburg, South Africa, as saying: “I am glad to announce that right from the word go, MAX’s Cricket presentation has been a huge success with viewers. Extraaa Innings has opened with a rating of 3.1. This translates into a cumulative reach of 5.23 million individuals.” The source is TAM Peoplemeter System and the target audience is C&S homes.
While Extraaa Innings averaged 3.1 across all TAM markets, it soared to a spectacular high of 6.9 in Calcutta and 4 in Mumbai, says the release.
With the opening ceremony, MAX notched a rating of 1.5, while the terrestrial network garnered only 0.1 in the C & S households, adds the release.
MAX’s popular wrap-around programming Extraaa Innings has been equally popular amongst both males and females, delivering a rating of 3.4 amongst all males and 2.7 amongst all females.
“These ratings prove that Extraaa Innings has been hugely popular amongst all viewers,” says Rajat Jain. “What is especially noteworthy is that not just the males, but females too have been drawn to it in huge numbers, proving that Extraaa Innings has appealed to both, the purists and the rest alike. “
However, media sources and viewers have appreciated ESPN-Star Sports programmes such as Follow Through have been appreciated.
It looks as if the long fight has just begin and will end with the final game being played on 23 March 2003.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
