IMG-Reliance blocks Pakistan Super League production

[cricketjoshila]

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/wap....ost-pulwana-terror-attack-119021700564_1.html


Personally i dont agree with this. They should have honoured their contract.

 

[Slim]

Now he indeed has pulled the plug.

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/wap....ost-pulwana-terror-attack-119021700564_1.html


Personally i dont agree with this. They should have honoured their contract.

Their loss. Maybe we can get sunset + vine back.

 

[HitWicket]

Now he indeed has pulled the plug.

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/wap....ost-pulwana-terror-attack-119021700564_1.html


Personally i dont agree with this. They should have honoured their contract.

I mean, I don't really know a massive about massive about this whole issue but I was under the impression that the whole point was Indian's don't want Indian money being provided to Pakistan businesses? I'm not sure how an Indian company now opening themselves up to massive payouts to a Pakistani company in legal payments is going to help that?

 

[Muhammad10]

Kim Jong Modi ruling North Korindia admirably.

 

[Abdullah719]

[REPORTS] IMG-Reliance blocks Pakistan Super League production, PCB informed

In a mark of protest against the Pulwama terror attack, IMG-Reliance on Sunday announced its withdrawal as official production partner from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a Twenty20 cricket tournament.

"IMG-Reliance has decided to stop the production of PSL with immediate effect and the PCB has been informed," an IMG-Reliance official told IANS.

IMG-Reliance was to look after the live coverage of matches by providing manpower and other infrastructural support for broadcast through different TV channels in different nations.

In India, PSL was being aired on DSport, an Indian television channel launched by Discovery Asia-Pacific on February 6, 2017.

"IMG-Reliance is of the belief that after such terror attacks it can't operate its commercial activities in Pakistan," he said.

Founded in Lahore on September 9, 2015, PSL is a Twenty20 cricket league comprising six teams.

https://www.business-standard.com/a...ost-pulwana-terror-attack-119021700564_1.html

 

[MenInG]

Now he indeed has pulled the plug.

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/wap....ost-pulwana-terror-attack-119021700564_1.html


Personally i dont agree with this. They should have honoured their contract.

Full article:

In a mark of protest against the Pulwama terror attack, IMG-Reliance on Sunday announced its withdrawal as official production partner from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a Twenty20 cricket tournament.

"IMG-Reliance has decided to stop the production of PSL with immediate effect and the PCB has been informed," an IMG-Reliance official told IANS.

IMG-Reliance was to look after the live coverage of matches by providing manpower and other infrastructural support for broadcast through different TV channels in different nations.

In India, PSL was being aired on DSport, an Indian television channel launched by Discovery Asia-Pacific on February 6, 2017.

"IMG-Reliance is of the belief that after such terror attacks it can't operate its commercial activities in Pakistan," he said.

Founded in Lahore on September 9, 2015, PSL is a Twenty20 cricket league comprising six teams.

 

[Slim]

Their loss. Maybe we can get sunset + vine back.

[MENTION=76058]cricketjoshila[/MENTION]

I smell fake news - there has been no blackout in match's production which is contradictory to what the indian news link says? Also only two links have reported this news.

Its similar to Quetta blast fake news which was propagated by Indian news only today!

Your media is known to propogate fake news tbh. They have done so many many times. I still remember how they reported fake news of Russians cancelling their military exercise after the Uri attack.

 

[Slim]

Full article:

In a mark of protest against the Pulwama terror attack, IMG-Reliance on Sunday announced its withdrawal as official production partner from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a Twenty20 cricket tournament.

"IMG-Reliance has decided to stop the production of PSL with immediate effect and the PCB has been informed," an IMG-Reliance official told IANS.

IMG-Reliance was to look after the live coverage of matches by providing manpower and other infrastructural support for broadcast through different TV channels in different nations.

In India, PSL was being aired on DSport, an Indian television channel launched by Discovery Asia-Pacific on February 6, 2017.

"IMG-Reliance is of the belief that after such terror attacks it can't operate its commercial activities in Pakistan," he said.

Founded in Lahore on September 9, 2015, PSL is a Twenty20 cricket league comprising six teams.

[MENTION=93712]MenInG[/MENTION] i smell fake news, lets see.

 

[MenInG]

Sorry but there have to be some ethics in business and this is a breakage of contract - there have to be penalties.

 

[srh]

what is that attack has to do with Pakistan or Pakistan cricket?

 

[Boi]

Petty Indians

 

[Muhammad10]

Emotional and immature nation.

 

[rhony]

Exactly why these companies can never be Global players. If there was an official sanction from GOI, then this was acceptable. Can't run a business with emotions and breach a contract

 

[in_cutter]

what is that attack has to do with Pakistan or Pakistan cricket?

Exactly. They will do anything to damage PSL. There is even talks on Indian cricket forums of sabotaging PSL & not allowing foreign cricketers who take part in PSL to take part in IPL. Ridiculous.

 

[Chokli]

indians showing their true face

 

[Savak]

Lol. Pcb has a justified legal case this time. And where is the proof that the Pakistani govt sponsored this attack?

 

[Savak]

Lol looks like the Pakistani nation heavy investment in the psl and not giving a damn about the Indians has ruffled feathers in India

 

[Major]

I dont get it, did this channel had distribution rights?

Or were they producing it?

 

[Chokli]

what does this mean though?

 

[Snowflake]

Implications of this on PSL?

 

[Slim]

I dont get it, did this channel had distribution rights?

Or were they producing it?

No production has stopped.

All channels are showing it world wide.

This has not changed anything.

Is it either fake news or Reliance is handling it as a ghost company to manage the temper back home.

 

[Abdullah719]

I dont get it, did this channel had distribution rights?

Or were they producing it?

It's not a channel. It's the production team. Like Sunset+Vine etc.

 

[rhony]

So cricinfo that's based in India gonna stop providing coverage for Pakistan games? Or will they continue because they are owned by ESPN? Will people start pelting stones on CI office. I bet it won't be the case. That's the difference between global players and local ones.

 

[Savak]

Lessons for the pcb to think twice before getting into business with the Indians

 

[Major]

this is a good thing.

we got the payment, they are in loss.

 

[Abdullah719]

IMG-Reliance not to broadcast PSL due to Pulwama attack

IMG Reliance Sunday pulled out from broadcasting the Pakistan Super League in protest against the Pulwama terrorist attack.

On Thursday, at least 40 CRPF paramilitary troopers were killed in a terror attack while several others are battling for their lives following what is being termed as the deadliest terrorist strike in three decades in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Due to unfortunate events a couple of days back which resulted in the death of Indian soldiers, IMG Reliance is pulling out with immediate effects, from offering broadcast production services for PSL. The incident that occured is deeply regrettable,” stated a mail addressed to Sohaib Sheikh and Kamil Khan of Pakistan Cricket Board, the content of which is in possession of PTI.

Being the only producers of the event, the development means PSL will go off air unless the PCB brings in an alternate production services, an official said.

The fourth edition of PSL got underway in Dubai on Thursday. The six-team tournament is currently being held in Dubai and Sharjah before moving to Pakistan for final eight matches, including the summit clash in Karachi.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...wama-attack/story-2bNVcrNjmcCWfZXMvBGaHO.html

 

[Major]

It's not a channel. It's the production team. Like Sunset+Vine etc.

still im not getting it.

Were they producing the live broadcast? or what?

 

[Boi]

still im not getting it.

Were they producing the live broadcast? or what?

Yes that’s what production team means.

 

[Savak]

this is a good thing.

we got the payment, they are in loss.

Don't think they paid for all three seasons in one go

 

[Boi]

PCB have 2 days to find a new production team lol

 

[j_kazmi]

Does this mean that the PSL won’t be sting whilst we don’t have a production team?

 

[Major]

Yes that’s what production team means.

but we could see live content currently.

So let me get a few things straight.

IMG Reliance has already made pull payment of the production services they were gonna take on right?

So now mid tournament, PSL has to find a new bidder?

But they still get to keep the money they got from Reliance.

ANd with a new broadcaster coming in, that means more money pouring in?

Or how does this work?

 

[Muhammad10]

If true, PSL better sue these treacherous imbeciles for all they're worth.

 

[Major]

If true, PSL better sue these treacherous imbeciles for all they're worth.

in be 4 cricketjoshilla comes in and says how sueing them is not possible

 

[Savak]

If true, PSL better sue these treacherous imbeciles for all they're worth.

That is a step for later, can they find an alternative production team asap. Can they get a good deal from them in such desperate circumstances?

 

[iPakistani]

Pakistan ignoring India is getting them really annoyed isn’t it? Desperate at this point are India, this is getting funny.

 

[saeed5646]

Omg
Hopefully pcb have sign healthy contract and sue them as many they can

 

[MightyObnoxious]

This is why i was against giving contract to indian company. Not only is their service subpar, they also pull stunts like this. But anyways, hope PCB withholds their payment and get sunset+vine or input media to cover the rest and make a policy of never entering contract with indians again.

 

[a_tahir]

Indians just showing why business should not be done to them.

 

[a_tahir]

This is why i was against giving contract to indian company. Not only is their service subpar, they also pull stunts like this. But anyways, hope PCB withholds their payment and get sunset+vine or input media to cover the rest and make a policy of never entering contract with indians again.

Facts.

 

[90MPH]

Ridiculous but not surprised either.

The Kashmir conflict isn’t going to stop because all these attacks are locally sourced so these actions will achieve nothing.

I want to hear an argument from the Indian side on what this action does achieve ?

All they have done if anything is give these local militant groups more power because they know if they keep attacking they can cause more damage diplomatically.

 

[MightyObnoxious]

That is a step for later, can they find an alternative production team asap. Can they get a good deal from them in such desperate circumstances?

The point is, PCB has to pay them. And their payment was already a heated issue in the franchise meetings reportedly $6mil out of $12mil broadcast money was being paid to them. Now they ar epulling out so wont have to pay them rather PCb should sue them and get some money and get sunset+vine or Levergrade to do the production.

 

[saeed5646]

PCB have 2 days to find a new production team lol

source?

it is ridiculously low time frame

 

[Savak]

Perfectly reasonable grounds for the pcb to get compensation from the Indians this time, payback for the MoU saga

 

[Boi]

source?

it is ridiculously low time frame

Next game is on Wednesday since there is a two day break. If these reports are true and they’ve stopped production then I’m guessing it’s at the end of this LQvs PZ game.

 

[Abdullah719]

Next game is on Wednesday since there is a two day break. If these reports are true and they’ve stopped production then I’m guessing it’s at the end of this LQvs PZ game.

That seems to be the case.

 

[Madplayer]

How is this even possible? You cant just backout like this.

They can be sued for millions.

 

[Savak]

Any official pcb response?

 

[ARK Rafay]

Since Reliance broke the contract. PCB keeps all the money though? Also is there a deadline for finding a new production house?

 

[Savak]

How is this even possible? You cant just backout like this.

They can be sued for millions.

PCB going to get even for the MoU episode. I hope they sue close to $100 million for complete breach of ethics

 

[Major]

PCB going to get even for the MoU episode. I hope they sue close to $100 million for complete breach of ethics

to be honest there is no such things as breach of ethics.

you cant sue for ethics.

But this isn't a case of ethics here aswell

 

[MightyObnoxious]

to be honest there is no such things as breach of ethics.

you cant sue for ethics.

But this isn't a case of ethics here aswell

That's true. But they can sure for termination of contract and omission of services agreed and the loss it caused PCB in finding a new production house. I do hope they go for the jagular

 

[Savak]

to be honest there is no such things as breach of ethics.

you cant sue for ethics.

But this isn't a case of ethics here aswell

The lack of govt permission excuse or card is not going to work here, this is a clear breach of contract for no valid reason

 

[cricketjoshila]

Exactly. They will do anything to damage PSL. There is even talks on Indian cricket forums of sabotaging PSL & not allowing foreign cricketers who take part in PSL to take part in IPL. Ridiculous.

Well i am afraid but there may be such a scenario.

 

[Major]

The lack of govt permission excuse or card is not going to work here, this is a clear breach of contract for no valid reason

ethics cannot be challenged in court.

yes, violation of contract could be

 

[Savak]

First real test for Ehsan Mani and Wasim Khan, let's see what they can do in this emergency scenario at short notice. Perhaps a good idea to request assistance from the prime minister Imran Khan as well

 

[saeed5646]

Well i am afraid but there may be such a scenario.

lol apart from abd and watson there is non who is selected in ipl .Won,t matter a little .They can try it will give favor to psl who won,t be unable to select players for 3 to 4 matches.

what next ipl in jan,feb .they can try pak fans are crazy one they will make sure it is protected every way possible

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Hope that PCB signed a proper contract with the company instead of an MOU. We all know how that ended.

 

[saeed5646]

First real test for Ehsan Mani and Wasim Khan, let's see what they can do in this emergency scenario at short notice. Perhaps a good idea to request assistance from the prime minister Imran Khan as well

i have higher hopes from wasim khan .hopefully he will come up with good solution

 

[cricketjoshila]

lol apart from abd and watson there is non who is selected in ipl .Won,t matter a little .They can try it will give favor to psl who won,t be unable to select players for 3 to 4 matches.

what next ipl in jan,feb .they can try pak fans are crazy one they will make sure it is protected every way possible

The entire WI contingent plays IPL.

 

[Savak]

i have higher hopes from wasim khan .hopefully he will come up with good solution

Wasim Khan should put his British contacts and pr to good use here.

 

[Major]

Wasim Khan should put his British contacts and pr to good use here.

solution isnt a problem

Heck, we could even get ary to broadcast, the owner is a stakeholder of the league .

 

[saeed5646]

The entire WI contingent plays IPL.

dwayne bravo is not playing,Chris gayle is not selected,narine is not playing there are many others who are not playing .If you are talking about pollard,russell they won,t be miss a little just like the better w,i players then them

 

[saeed5646]

solution isnt a problem

Heck, we could even get ary to broadcast, the owner is a stakeholder of the league .

i heard one entertainment channel in pak requested PTA of airing psl live it might be them. they have buys right in past of pakistan cricket they do have experience

 

[SecondSlip]

Just few minutes ago, I saw two Indians on twitter asking their govt to do a Sir Ji Kal strike on PSL in Dubai? I mean what the?

 

[Varun]

I'm just surprised the PSL tent is built on Indian stilts.

From Pakistan's perspective, India is as volatile a partner as they come, and yet they went ahead and signed contracts with at least 4 of our companies for this annual event. Go figure.

 

[JaDed]

Well i am afraid but there may be such a scenario.

That would be pathetic.

 

[Ed_]

I'm just surprised the PSL tent is built on Indian stilts.

From Pakistan's perspective, India is as volatile a partner as they come, and yet they went ahead and signed contracts with at least 4 of our companies for this annual event. Go figure.

You speak as if they have 10 options on the table and they chose Indian options.

 

[JattMaula]

That would be pathetic.

And non sustainable. Plenty of other ways to skin the cat.

 

[JaDed]

I'm just surprised the PSL tent is built on Indian stilts.

From Pakistan's perspective, India is as volatile a partner as they come, and yet they went ahead and signed contracts with at least 4 of our companies for this annual event. Go figure.

On from 4th season, apparently was with some other company before.

 

[Varun]

You speak as if they have 10 options on the table and they chose Indian options. ��

Why, do we have a monopoly over anything to do with cricket broadcast, that the PCB have no other option than to turn to an Indian company?

 

[cricketjoshila]

dwayne bravo is not playing,Chris gayle is not selected,narine is not playing there are many others who are not playing .If you are talking about pollard,russell they won,t be miss a little just like the better w,i players then them

Narine plays for KKR and and Gayle for KXIP.

 

[JaDed]

PCB going to get even for the MoU episode. I hope they sue close to $100 million for complete breach of ethics

You really get carried away with suing seriously.

 

[cricketjoshila]

That would be pathetic.

Agreed.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Should never have given to an Indian company. I'm glad they made the payment already and will be in a loss. Lesson for PCB never to trust these chotay log.

Production company doesnot make any payments lol.

 

[Ed_]

Why, do we have a monopoly over anything to do with cricket broadcast, that the PCB have no other option than to turn to an Indian company?

They can only choose a company which offers the least. Seems to have a fallout with Sunset+Vine who produced visuals earlier. Typical of PCB.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Sorry I got confused. I thought they paid for the tv rights

Yes.That too is with a Indian company. Techfront.

 

[saeed5646]

Narine plays for KKR and and Gayle for KXIP.

i was talking about psl....elite Caribbean star are not playing in current psl which is not effecting psl little. so missing much inferior w.i players (if not allowed) from psl won,t make a big difference..

what next county players ban?

 

[Barragan]

They can only choose a company which offers the least. Seems to have a fallout with Sunset+Vine who produced visuals earlier. Typical of PCB.

sunset + vine didn't want travel to Pak, hence PCB had to rope in another production company in an emergency and it was a company named Blitz.

This is why they didn't want to go back to them.

 

[Greenstorm]

solution isnt a problem

Heck, we could even get ary to broadcast, the owner is a stakeholder of the league .

Broadcast is not the issue here, its the production. And I don't think any entity in Pakistan has such expertise unless you want a Pakistan cup type production quality.