The main objective ... is to take the game to the expatriates, who otherwise only get to watch matches on TV.

All the participating companies have written back to us claiming that they happy with the procedure of allotment of tenders.

The Committee also has some former cricketers, so that the selection process is fair as so much money is at stake.

The global media rights are an integral part of the game as it brings the sport to the people.

The global media rights tender is intended to streamline the process of match telecasting wherever the Indian team is playing. With the number and quality of matches growing, this streamlining becomes increasingly important.

This has been possible due to a systematic and transparent bidding process initiated by the BCCI.

These Indo-Pak fixtures are going to be an annual affair in places where there is large Indo-Pak population like Chicago, New York etc.

In an added noble gesture, players from both teams have decided to donate their match fees for Day One (first match) to this worthy cause.

It wanted specific and later-stage matches, presumably the semi-final and final, which was uncalled for.

The BCCI website will be functional within a month's time featuring the world's first 'Live Radio Scorecard'. The website will also post the match highlights after the day's play.