DD to share World Cup live telecast with cable operators: SC

New Delhi: Millions of cricket fans in the country may get to see India’s first World Cup match against traditional rivals Pakistan Feb 15 free of cost as the Supreme Court Tuesday stayed the Delhi High Court order that barred public broadcaster Doordarshan from sharing the live feed of the cricket World Cup matches with the cable operators, provided to it by Star TV.
Doordarshan will be provided the live feed of the matches by Star which holds exclusive telecasting rights for the World Cup Doordarshan in turn reaches its viewers through cable operators.
The Delhi High Court Feb 4 had barred Doordarshan from sharing the live feed. The petition by the Prasar Bharati and the Centre said that HC order would result in denied access of a sporting event of national importance to millions of people.(IANS)