Ok. They could have taken exception today in lieu of the republic day celebrations. There will be ways if they are willing to. But yeah, obviously cricket match isn't important than republic day celebrations.
Yes..Republic day Parade is important than Cricket. But DD can show it DD sports as it is FTA (DD sports will reach to terrestial mode). DD can show Cricket matches in both DD national and DD sports simultaneously. Then DD sports channel will alive in our country, else it will be difficult.