News Broadcasting
Sportzworkz chosen by geo super to produce Pakistan vs Sri lanka &Afghanistan cricket series
MUMBAI: Sports production house Sportzworkz has bagged its another major international cricket tournament; with GEO Super choosing them to produce the Pakistan-Sri Lanka-Afghanistan cricket series to be played in the United Arab Emirates. The series will be played between December 082013 & January 202014. It features 2 T20s, 5 One Day Internationals and 3 Tests against Sri Lanka and the solitary T20 against Afghanistan.
The series will be telecast live on Geo Sports in Pakistan, on SONY SIX in India, on OSN Cricket HD in the Middle East and on CSN in Sri Lanka.
Sportzworkzhas previously been involved in international cricket with the telecast of the Sri Lanka Premier league in 2012. In addition they also provided the live telecast of the Jharkhand Premier League and the Punjab Premier league two domestic cricket events in India in 2010-11. Their first major international cricket event produced by Sportzworkzwas a cricket tri-series in Nairobi in 2004 that featured the A teams of India and Pakistan playing against Kenya. That series launched MS Dhoni into the Indian team.
Sportzworkzhas over 800 hours of live programming to its credit. This includes prestigious events like the Hockey India league in 2013 for STAR Sports, the NDTV-Toyota University Cricket Championships for STAR Sports, the inaugural Super Fight League in 2011-12 on NEO Sports and the inaugural Golf Premier League 2012 on Sony SIX.
Gaurav Bahal, Director, Sportzworkz said “we are thrilled to be chosen by Geo Sports as a production partner for this cricket series. Viewers in the sub-continent will get the same high quality telecast that we have previously provided for channels like STAR sports, Sony SIX and TEN Sports.”
News Broadcasting
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.
