MIB mulls IPL telecast on Doordarshan

MUMBAI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting may bring the Indian Premier League under the ambit of events of national importance. Therefore, Star India’s coveted cricket property may be telecast simultaneously on public broadcaster Doordarshan.

According to reports, the ministry is working on a proposal make live matches available on Doordarshan and has asked the sports ministry to look into the matter.

Currently, the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, the Olympics, and select cricket, hockey, football, and tennis events fall under the ambit of events of national importance.