Shah additionally stated that from the following season, the WPL can be performed in dwelling and away format with larger home windows.
The inaugural version of the match was held from March 4-26 throughout two venues in Mumbai.
“We’re taking a look at the potential for scheduling the WPL in dwelling and away format, within the Diwali window, not two seasons in a 12 months however a separate time window,” Shah stated throughout an interplay with media individuals.
“Ladies’s cricket now has a devoted viewer base and this quantity will solely develop as we anticipate an encouraging turnout within the subsequent WPL,” Shah stated.
Getting Suggestions on Asia Cup Venue from Taking part International locations
Whereas Shah had earlier made it clear that India wouldn’t journey to Pakistan to play the Asia Cup, he additionally stated that suggestions has been sought from different nations on a potential substitute venue.
“We’re awaiting suggestions from different nations to finalize the venue of the 2023 Asia Cup and have readability on the India-Pakistan match,” Shah stated.
Beneath Shah’s management, the Asian Cricket Council has earned USD 26.2 million.
“We have now achieved a historic milestone of producing further income for the ACC, creating new avenues of earnings akin to NFTs, hybrid graphics, and Pathway match rights.
“This has resulted in record-breaking earnings of USD 26.2 million. This unbelievable milestone was achieved by creating, exploring and monetizing new alternatives. It exhibits that ACC is decided to increase and increase its attain globally. is doing an incredible job out there,” Shah stated.
On internet hosting the World Cup, Shah stated that each one the prevailing infrastructure can be upgraded earlier than the World Cup.
“All current infrastructure within the nation can be upgraded forward of the World Cup.”
On the proposed new NCA, Shah stated, “I’ll go to NCA Bangalore will take inventory of the progress of the Nationwide Heart of Excellence.”
The brand new NCA can have round 40 pitches of which 20 can have floodlight services, a 16,000 sq ft gymnasium and different world-class services together with a residential block to make sure all-round holistic improvement.
The Board has already acquired the land on lease from KIADB for a interval of 99 years. The brand new NCA would be the Heart of Excellence which can be prepared in July-August 2024.
“One other main improvement is the approval for the third worldwide cricket stadium to be in-built Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi),” Shah stated.
He additionally knowledgeable that the infrastructure of the renovated NCA can be all-inclusive and can guarantee accessibility for the specially-abled.
bcci media rights
BCCI’s ‘India Cricket’ broadcast deal can be up for grabs and there can be numerous demand each on TV and digital. This consists of rights to home sports activities in India in addition to home cricket.
“The BCCI media rights tender can be executed sooner or later this 12 months (June-July) and it’ll depend upon the Afghanistan tour, however extra possible the method will begin from the Australia collection (after the Asia Cup),” Shah stated.
“The board will discuss to all of the stakeholders involved and give you an interim choice.”
(With inputs from PTI)