Nat Geo's 'Inside IPL' to premier on 21st Feb

If you had to identify the one mechanism that has managed to unite the best of sport, entertainment & state-of-the-art machinery, for the first time in Indian history, what would it be? On 21st February at 9 PM, brace yourselves to get the inside story on the sporting extravaganza, that has taken the country by storm. Get ready for ‘Nat Geo Inside IPL’.

A six-part documentary series, ‘Nat Geo Inside IPL’ will feature leading cricket stars & experts from around the world, senior management from the IPL and celebrity team owners, who will be revealing their fascinating insights in exclusive interviews. The scale of stadium production, the clockwork precision of the broadcast crew, the 

sensitive dynamic between team management & captains, and the revelation of sporting heroes, are just a few of many themes that will be explored across the 6 episodes of the series. Each one hour long episode will unravel every meticulously planned nuance of the sporting event Inside that has 250 million viewers across 160 countries.

Talking about the launch of one of the biggest Nat Geo properties of the year, Keertan Adyanthaya, Managing Director, National Geographic and FOX International Channels said, “The Inside franchise on NGC stands for two things- unparalleled access, taking the viewer where he has never gone before, and a 360 degree view. And Inside IPL is a great testimony to both these points. Fans of this game would get to know a lot more under this comprehensive compilation. Inside IPL is a one- stop show that brings together the talent, the sound business acumen, the brands, and even the machinery that goes into making of this extravagant event.”

Commenting on the association with Nat Geo, Sanjay Patel, Hony. Secretary, BCCI, said, “The IPL is a labour of love, and the outcome of a tremendous amount of hard work, and teamwork. We are pleased that Nat Geo has decided to tell the 'inside story' of this tournament. 'Inside IPL’ will definitely provide a 360° perspective on this very unique cricket league.”

In its inimitable style of taking audiences where they have never been before, Nat Geo ‘Inside’ constantly strives to bring to the viewer, some of the world’s most restricted places and iconic events. And with ‘Inside IPL’, classic documentary filming that brings out the glamour and gloss, merges seamlessly with a much more personal observational style, taking audiences into the heart of this two month long tournament, for the first time on television.