Doordarshan to telecast Indian Premier League 2018 matches

Star India has acquired the media rights of the Indian Premier League 2018 for five years in an auction in September last year.

Good news for the Indian cricket fans as Doordarshan and Star India have reached an agreement and will now telecast the Indian Premier League 2018 matches starting April 7. However, the matches will be deferred by one hour on Doordarshan. Star India acquired the media rights of the Indian Premier League for five years in an auction in September last year. 

The cash-rich 2018 IPL tournament is scheduled to begin on April 7, the opening match will be played between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The final of the tournament will be played on May 27.

s per an Economic Times' report, it is said both Prasar Bharati and Star India have agreed on revenue sharing, and it will enable Doordarshan to show VIVO IPL 2018 matches live. The major bone of contention in the deal was the revenue sharing, with Star India earlier demanding the 75:25 share ratio in its favour. However, after months of negotiations and talks, the talks have reached a logical conclusion and both Prasar Bharati and Star India will share the revenue generated in 50:50 ratio.