The Power of Sports Commentary with Vishnu Warrier

12/22/23 • 66 min

Beyond The Field: Inside India's Sports Industry

What happens if you goof up on live TV with millions of people watching?

In this episode, Nadeem talks to Vishnu Warrier, a sports presenter for Star Sports with over 6 years of experience commentating for tournaments like the Indian Super League, the Indian Premier League and the Cricket World Cup.

Join us as we discuss with him what goes on inside a commentary booth, how to gracefully move on from an anchoring mistake, and why the commentator has the best seat in the stadium!

What does it take to be a master at fast-paced, action-packed commentary?

'Beyond The Field' is a podcast where we give you an all-access pass to the business side of sports and decode India’s multi-billion-dollar sports industry.

Nadeem Sheikh is a sports professional with 6 years of experience who turned his passion into a profession. He has worked with multiple companies in the sports industry like KheloFantasy, CricketGraph, and YouTooCanRun. LinkedIn - / nadeemsheikh

Creative Supervisor: Aishwarya Javalgekar
Producer: Shreya Ahlawat

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What happens if you goof up on live TV with millions of people watching?

Join us as we discuss with him what goes on inside a commentary booth, how to gracefully move on from an anchoring mistake, and why the commentator has the best seat in the stadium!

What does it take to be a master at fast-paced, action-packed commentary?

'Beyond The Field' is a podcast where we give you an all-access pass to the business side of sports and decode India’s multi-billion-dollar sports industry.

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories.

Website: https://boundindia.com/

LinkedIn - / boundindia

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Mastering Media Management in Cricket with Nishad Pai Vaidya

Can the right media strategy turn a loss into a win? What are the strategies and innovations that go into managing the public image of legendary institutions and teams?

Nadeem sits down with Nishad Pai Vaidya, who was the media manager for Gujarat Lions, the Indian Premier League, and Gujarat Titans, and a Cricket Reporter with BBC. He has been in the sports industry since 2011 and currently works as a freelance anchor and commentator.

They discuss the role and challenges of a media manager and the experience of running the IPL during the 2020 COVID lockdown. Nishad shares anecdotes of dealing with clueless interviewers and angry fans, his dream of meeting Sachin Tendulkar, and his journey into anchoring.

'Beyond The Field' is a podcast where we give you an all-access pass to the business side of sports and decode India’s multi-billion-dollar sports industry.

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Content Evolution: Shaping Indian Sports Narratives with Chintan Shah

From predictors and polls to visual play-by-plays, find out how sports is more of an experience than ever!
In this episode, Nadeems talks to Chintan Shah, Director of Content Management at Sportz Interactive- a digital media agency aimed at revolutionizing the fan experience of sports.
They discuss how interactive content can reimagine fan engagement and create a narrative for sports, the future of sports content management, and the challenges of keeping fans engaged during off-seasons. With technology like fantasy gaming, video graphics, data visualization and more, welcome to "experiencing" sports like never before!

'Beyond The Field' is a podcast where we give you an all-access pass to the business side of sports and decode India’s multi-billion-dollar sports industry.

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