Auckland: Sky TV has refused to delete Craig MacMillan's name from the list of commentators for the India-New Zealand Test series and has made it clear that despite his links with the rebel Indian Cricket League, he will be in the box for the second Test in Napier.
McMillan, who led Royal Bengal Tigers team in the ICL, has been asked to commentate in the second Test from March 26 in the absence of Ravi Shastri, who will miss it for personal reasons. Continue reading below
"Sky has been warned that using 'Macca' will upset broadcasting giant Sony Entertainment, which not only paid $1 billion to be the host broadcaster of the Indian Premier League but also holds the rights of all cricket televised out of New Zealand," a report in the Dominion Post said.
However Sky TV's acting executive producer (Cricket) James Cameron said he was told McMillan's presence in the box could lead to a problem but he isn't ready to be dictated.
"Ravi mentioned there could be a problem because Craig played in the Indian Cricket League.
"I've told Sony that Craig could be in the mix for the second Test because I have a hole in the team but I've not heard back from them. I don't like the idea of us being told who we can and can't use but...
"Macca is really keen, and at the moment he is with us to get up to speed and there is no doubt he will be in the mix," Cameron said.
