May 20th 2024.
In a recent incident, Star Sports, the broadcaster for the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been accused by Indian captain Rohit Sharma of violating his privacy. Despite his repeated requests, the channel allegedly aired a personal conversation involving Rohit and KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, which had gone viral on May 11. However, KKR later deleted the video from their social media platforms.
Rohit was seen having a discussion with Dhawal Kulkarni on May 16, before Mumbai Indians' match against Lucknow Super Giants. Upon noticing that the cameras were once again focused on him, the opener asked for the audio to be turned off. He then took to social media to express his disappointment with the channel's actions.
In response, Star Sports issued a statement denying any wrongdoing. They clarified that the clip in question was taken during a training session at Wankhede Stadium, with their authorized access. The clip only showed Rohit requesting for the audio to not be recorded, and it was featured in the channel's live coverage of pre-match preparations. They also emphasized that no audio from the conversation was recorded or broadcasted.
Rohit had previously called for restraint when it comes to recording on-field moments. He expressed concern that the need for exclusive content and viewership may one day break the trust between fans, cricketers, and the sport itself. Star Sports, on the other hand, assured that they are committed to respecting players' privacy while bringing fans the best moments of intense action and preparations.
The channel also mentioned that this commitment to privacy is a core value for them, and they will continue to uphold it in the future. As the controversy continues, it is evident that both Rohit Sharma and Star Sports have different perspectives on the matter. Only time will tell how this incident will affect the relationship between players, fans, and broadcasters.
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