MUMBAI: Internet based TV streaming service provider YuppTV is all set to launch its first original web series production starring cricket legend Brian Lara.
The five-episode web series titled Brian Lara is Not Out! will launch on 6 November. The web series will be available on subscription basis on the YuppTV app.
YuppTV CEO and founder Uday Reddy has produced the series along with Madhura Sreedhar Reddy.
The story of web series Brian Lara is Not Out! is based on Sachin Tendulkar, inviting Brian Lara to play in three- match All Stars Cricket 2015 series to be held in November 2015. All Stars Cricket 2015 is a platform for all legendary players to play their favorite game again after retirement on American soil. The two teams to play are Sachin’s Blasters and Warne’s Warriors.
The script revolves round Lara’s personal Life, his passion for cricket, his tips on cricket for aspirants, more sneak peek into the real Brian Lara and how he prepares himself physically, mentally and emotionally to play again at 46 in the All Star Matches.
This web series can be watched globally on all internet connected devices via the YuppTV app.
Speaking about the launch, Reddy said, “Brian Lara web series is a major step for YuppTV towards providing access to high quality content to all its viewers over numerous internet connected devices using YuppTV app. We are excited to launch this original content with a passionate sportsman – Brian Lara. The first original content, the sports connect the debutant producer opportunity; adds more feathers to YuppTV.”
Lara added, “I am excited to play again, I am more excited to see that people love me even more than before. I am overwhelmed to see the huge response for Not Out’s curtain raiser. I thank YuppTV and Uday for this great endeavour.”
Madhura Sreedhar Reddy said, “Brian Lara was inspiration to all the cricket lovers across the world. But, it’s great to see him inspiring even at the age of 46 years. We are very happy to make this video series with Brian to inspire all the passionate sports lovers.”
