The ICC Announces Comprehensive Broadcast Arrangements for the Upcoming T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the broadcast details for the highly anticipated ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Cricket enthusiasts around the world will be able to witness all 55 matches of the tournament, thanks to the comprehensive coverage plan released by the governing body.
In India, the home of passionate cricket fans, the matches will be aired on the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar. Viewers will have the option to enjoy the action in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, as well as a groundbreaking Indian Sign Language Feed that will provide audio descriptive commentary – a first for an ICC event.
Moreover, the successful vertical feed introduced during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup last year will make a comeback, offering fans a more immersive and intuitive mobile viewing experience through the collaboration between ICC TV and Disney Star.
In Pakistan, the T20 World Cup will be broadcast on PTV and Ten Sports, the ICC’s linear partners, with the option to stream the matches digitally through the Myco and Tamasha apps as the side aims to clinch its second title in the format.
For fans in the USA and Canada, WillowTV will be the go-to destination to witness all the cricketing drama, including the highly anticipated tournament opener between the neighboring nations. Meanwhile, ESPN Caribbean will serve as the hub for viewers in the West Indies, who will be eager to see their two-time champions defend their crown on home soil.
Viewers in England can tune in to the action on Sky Sports, with live coverage available on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, and Sky Sports Action, as well as through digital platforms like SkyGO, NOW, and the Sky Sports App.
Across South Africa, Uganda, and Namibia, SuperSport and its app will provide comprehensive coverage of the tournament. In the UAE and the entire MENA region, all matches will be streamed live on STARZPLAY, with additional broadcast options on CricLife MAX and CricLife MAX2 in the UAE.
Finally, in Sri Lanka, Maharaja TV will continue its ICC event coverage through TV1, Sirasa, and Shakti TV for linear broadcasts, as well as digital streaming on their website. For the first time, fans in Sri Lanka will also have the option to enjoy Sinhalese commentary for their team’s matches, in addition to the ICC TV app.
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