STRAIGHT BAT: Harsha Bhogle, Shekhar Sumar and Manav Dhande, National Programme head of BIG 92.7 FM, announce the programme `Big Googly' in Hyderabad on Monday

HYDERABAD: The `Big Googly' from TV celebrity Shekhar Suman is one thing cricket lovers would love to face with passion. This entertainment programme, to be broadcast from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. by Big 92.7 FM for next month's cricket world cup, is for those who are familiar with the sport but would also love to see the other side of it.

Shekhar Suman in his inimitable style is expected to delve deep into issues outside the boundary line like colossal money involved in the game and endorsement deals. Jokes and comments on third umpire's decisions will be part of the package. `Current Scorching Topics' will feature hearsay and scandals. The whole idea is to entertain and the comments need not be confined to only facts and figures!

Radio has hooked one more celebrity -- Harsha Bhogle. In fact his stint with Radio Australia in the 1992 tour Down Under had propelled him to stardom. Bhogle reveals that he will sum up the matches which end late during his breakfast programme `Big Cricket Expert'.

He will also provide vital bits of information which should keep the audience's interest alive right through the World Cup.

"It is not necessary that we should be there in West Indies to give the insight. I believe that radio requires a big change in India and this programme should help in that cause," he says.

The top brass of Big 92.7 FM points out that these programmes are aimed at providing entertainment -- different from the routine, serious TV coverage of cricket. "The timing of the matches in West Indies might not suit all cricket lovers.

These programmes are aimed to cater to those," says a senior official.

They feel that since this is not a ball-by-ball commentary, the interactive programmes will have their own audience.

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