In this episode of Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy is joined by Gavin Scovell, the ICC’s Senior Cricket TV Director and the man behind some of the most unforgettable moments in modern cricket.

From Carlos Brathwaite’s four sixes in the 2016 T20 World Cup Final, to the chaos of the 2019 Men’s World Cup Super Over, to Anya Shrubsole’s match-winning spell in the 2017 Women’s World Cup — Gavin has directed it all. He takes us inside the director's box of the world’s biggest matches, revealing what it’s really like to manage a team of dozens under the pressure of millions watching live. We talk about how iconic cricket moments are captured in real time, the evolution of broadcast technology and storytelling and what goes into training and guiding commentators.

From behind the lens to the heart of the action, this is a rare insight into the unsung craft of live sport direction, where instinct, timing, and teamwork shape the memories that fans will replay forever.

Close of Play is where cricket meets culture — conversations with the people who bring the game to life.