Technology and Sports must go hand in hand. Sports would have no meaning if Technology wasn't there to help it reach places it could only dream of. Besides ensuring a Global Footprint, Technology has contributed towards ensuring Fairness and Safety in Sports.
However opening up new vistas in terms of Fan Experience at an event is one of the principle functions of Technology in Sports.
Today, I got the first taste of such an experience at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, home to the Mumbai Indians!
JioChat and JioNet are 2 of the latest offerings at the Wankhede Stadium .
JioChat and JioNet would be available for Free ( Yes Free! ) to all the Fans at the Wankhede Stadium for all the Home Games of the Mumbai Indians.
What is so special about these offerings? - It is the First Time a Cricket Stadium in India will offer its fans unhindered, high speed internet access ( JioNet ) and an app ( JioChat ) with features ranging from chats, calls to official channels featuring the latest news about our beloved Mumbai Indians!
JioNet and JioChat will be put through their paces ( for the first time ) on 12th April 2015 when Kings XI Punjab come visiting.
The Network produced some stunning results today! JioNet downloaded the 17 MB JioChat App from the Play Store in 5 seconds..jaw dropping speed!
I was one of the Fortunate Few to be at the Wankhede Stadium today and witness a practice session of the Mumbai Indians.
The Wankhede Stadium in all its glory :
Shots of the Mumbai Indians at practice :
The Visitors acclimatizing themselves :
Aaron Finch puts in the perfect sweep-shot:
Kieron Pollard warming up to face a few in the nets :
Lasith Malinga to Kieron Pollard :
Ambati Rayudu receiving some valuable advice from Cricketing greats Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar :
The Turbanator Harbhajan Singh :
Aiden Blizzard in the Nets :
The Best Fielder in the World and the Fielding Coach for the Mumbai Indians Jonty Rhodes in his element :
Mumbai Indians fine-tuning their fielding skills. Fielding is the 13th Man ( the Mumbai Crowd is the 12th ). Corey Anderson was really pushing himself!
A Young Man by the Name of Sachin Tendulkar was smiling away to glory and enjoying his time on the pitch!
Mr. Rahul Razdan decided to showcase the Video Calling feature of JioChat and made a call to Mr. Akash Ambani who very graciously obliged!
Then we got the chance to see the Legend on Video Chat, not only the Icon for Mumbai Indians but also a great ambassador for Cricket. The SUPERMAN FROM INDIA - MR. SACHIN RAMESH TENDULKAR!!
After a quick conversation, it was time to wrap things up.
The Mumbai Indians put in a good shift at practice :
Ricky Ponting, the Head Coach for Mumbai Indians focused as ever!
It was a great day at the Wankhede Stadium!
A Big Thank you to the Mumbai Indians for hosting us and helping us experience JioChat and JioNet!
Fans visiting the Wankhede Stadium to watch the Mumbai Indians can pre-register on this website to experience JioNet
Website Url : wankhede.jio.com
JioChat is available on the Play Store / iStore.
There is more to come about these product offerings..soon..so watch this space!