92.7 BIG FM UNVEILs the icc CHAMPIONS trophy 2013 in mumbai with Actor Sunil shetty and Cricket Commentator harsha Bhogle
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK OF THE TROPHY FOR MUMBAITIES AT SMAAASH
MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A SERIES OF EXCLUSIVE OFFERINGS ON THE RADIO NETWORK
Mumbai, Reliance Broadcast Network’s – 92.7 BIG FM – India’s No.1 FM Network, in association with International Cricket Council (ICC), unveiled the cup for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 through an exclusive display of the prestigious trophy at SMAAASH, powered by STAR Sports, which is South Mumbai’s most happening interactive, immersive recreational destination. The elegant and glittering trophy was unveiled at the hands of Actor Sunil Shetty along with the knowledgeable cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle. The event was hosted by 92.7 BIG FM’s RJ Yamini.
As the Official FM Radio Partner in India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 which will take place from June 6 – June 23 in England & Wales, 92.7 BIG FM will have exclusive access to players from India and abroad during the course of the tournament. Exclusive interviews and bytes from players and other match officials will be aired first only on 92.7 BIG FM.
92.7 BIG FM has been conducting exciting contests for the up-coming series, that involved participants sending their best wishes to the Indian team for an unmatched performance and emerging victorious. Through this contest 20 lucky winners were given an opportunity to click their photographs along with the esteemed ‘Cup’. The winners received framed photographs on the spot, making it a memorable moment for each of them.
Knowing that cricket is loved across the country and is a religion in India, 92.7 BIG FM is airing the contest across its other markets such as Delhi, Indore and Chennai, inviting listeners to answer ICC Champions Trophy trivia-based questions. Lucky winners get a once in a lifetime opportunity to get their photographs clicked along with the ‘Champions Trophy 2013’
Mr. Ashwin Padmanabhan, Business Head – 92.7 BIG FM, said, “We’re excited to be part of something as prestigious as the ICC Champions Trophy. 92.7 BIG FM has in store an excellent line-up of unmatched and highly engaging entertainment around the upcoming biggest cricket extravaganza. So stay tuned to 92.7 BIG FM, “Suno Sunao, Life Banao!”
Mr. Abhishek Javeri, Vice Chairman, SMAAASH, said “We at Smaaash create an experience that is unique and exciting for our visitors and all matches of the Champions’ Trophy will be shown live on our screens. We are happy to host this Champions’ Trophy preview at Smaaash today and we extend our best wishes to the Indian Cricket team for the Champions’ Trophy”.
STAR Cricket & STAR Cricket HD will showcase all the 15 matches of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in English while STAR Sports 2 will showcase all matches in Hindi. Besides, the sports broadcaster will also showcase 4 of the 6 practice matches branded “Kick-off” live before the start of the main tournament. India takes on Sri Lanka on June 1 while the India Australia encounter is scheduled for June 4. The Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka match on May 30 and the Pakistan vs. South Africa match on June 03 are also being broadcast live as part of the “Kick-off” series.
