India, Feb. 6 -- You can never be 100% sure -on Tuesday, there was talk of postponing the start by a week- but the announcement of a broadcast partner was a giant step towards ISL12 happening. Yes, logistical and operational issues need to be sorted at warp speed - one of the reasons why there was talk of postponement - but the interim committee of club representatives and officials of All India Football Federation (AIFF) are working long hours, even joining from overseas where they have gone on other work, to ensure most of the things are in place before February 14.

The Kolkata-based production company is said to have made a good first impression with the interim committee. "They will use eight to 10 cameras and I am sure the quality o...