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In this exclusive interview, Bryan Henderson, the Director of Cricket at Sky Sports and recent MBE recipient, opens up on a stellar career broadcasting the world's biggest cricket moments. The visionary behind Sky's coverage reflects on Ashes triumphs, the emotional 2019 World Cup final, his transformative visit to Pakistan, the future of cricket broadcasting — and much more.
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Key topics covered:
- MBE Honor: Henderson discusses receiving an MBE, which he sees as recognition for his entire team at Sky Sports.
- Passion for Cricket: He shares his lifelong love for cricket, which started in his childhood, and his journey from a young player to a broadcasting professional.
- Sky Sports' Ethos: He explains the company's core mission: to "tell the story" first and then use technology to enhance the broadcast.
- Career Highlights: Henderson recounts some of his proudest professional moments, including broadcasting from iconic grounds, covering multiple Ashes victories, and the "mayhem" of England's 2019 World Cup win, saying, "We were hugging each other".
- COVID and Black Lives Matter: He recalls the challenges of broadcasting during the pandemic and highlights a powerful moment during the first test match when Michael Holding and Ebony Rainford-Brent delivered a segment on Black Lives Matter.
- Tribute to Shane Warne: He expresses pride in how Sky Sports paid tribute to Shane Warne, including a moment of applause during a test match at Lord's.
- Pakistan Tour: "The most welcoming, wonderful, delightful place": He describes his positive experience visiting Pakistan for the first time, praising the people and the cricket.
- Future of Broadcasting: Henderson discusses the shift to remote production and how cricket can learn from other sports like the NFL and NBA to improve the fan experience and storytelling.
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