Google has acquired rights to video broadcast IPL matches. The third season of the IPL will also be available on YouTube with a five minute delay from the television broadcast. Google has exclusive rights to broadcast the IPL matches for two years.
GOOGLE HAS acquired the rights to video broadcast IPL matches. The third season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will also be available on YouTube. IPL, which hosts about 60 Twenty20 matches, is scheduled to begin on 12th march. All 60 matches of the tournament that goes on for 45 days will be streamed on the YouTube video site with a five minute delay from the television broadcast.
IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi and Google India managing director Shailesh Rao signed the agreement for the purpose. The partnership is a positive step to boost the Global reach of Cricket and IPL. Google has obtained exclusive rights to broadcast the IPL matches for two years.