That is a different thing(it was a small blackout but look at larger side they have much better HD quality than Star's channels) but if you compare both channels sports library,Sony has got some amazing things other than Cricket like NBA,UFC,Rugby WC,Euro Cup,Fifa WC,World's Strongest Man,TNA etc
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They have 2 channels only still maximum time show live events while Star only shows highlights most of the time :s:s