As the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 takes centre stage, prepare to be engulfed in the cricket world! Cricket fans are in for something like no other, with all the matches likely to be aired or live-streamed worldwide.
This blog reveals the intriguing facts of the competition, including the media partners, the star-studded commentary team, and the explosive atmosphere produced by enthusiastic Indian fans, from intense contests to magnificent performances.
| Schedule | 5 October – 19 November 2023 |
|---|---|
| Organizers | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | One Day International |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and knockout |
| Host(s) | Bharat |
| Participants | India Pakistan Afghanistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka South Africa Australia England New Zealand Netherlands |
| Matches | 48 |
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Prepare to be enthralled by a cricketing extravaganza that will have you on the edge of your seat, ready to enjoy every second of this thrilling event.
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| Territory | Rights holder(s) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | RTA Sports Ariana TV |
| Australia | Foxtel TV Kayo TV Nine Network |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV T Sports BTV Tofee app |
| Canada | Willow TV |
| Continental Europe | Yupp TV |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN |
| England | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Hong Kong | Astro Vinmeen HD Yupp TV |
| India | Star Sports Network DD Sports Hotstar |
| MENA | Etisalat Starzplay |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports Sky Sports 3 |
| Nepal | Star Sports Network |
| Pakistan | A Sports PTV Sports Tamasha app and website Tampad Shoq Daraz App ARY Zapp My Zong app |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action PAC |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV (TV1) Star Sports Network |
| South Africa | SuperSports |
| South East Asia | Yupp TV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSports |
| Singapore | Astro Vinmeen HD |
| United States | Willow TV Willow TV Xtra |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket |
Broadcast and Streaming Partners
Star Sports, the ICC’s Global Broadcast Partner, will air the games in the subcontinent, with Star Sports 1 covering the action in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Indian fans can watch the games live on Disney+ Hotstar and FanCode.
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In addition, the ICC’s social media accounts, including its website, Instagram, and Facebook channels, will feature short-form highlights, letting fans catch up on the tournament’s finest moments. BBC Sport will provide short-form programming to audiences in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Unprecedented Coverage
The coverage this time is going to be insane. Not only will we see all the matches in top quality, but also we will see the crowd go crazy on each sixer and four. Indian crowd is known for loving cricket. We all have seen how they entertained the fans on the TV with enthusiasm and love for the game. This time, as well, it is going to be an awesome experience.
Also, Star Sports will be there with its full crew and production power. We can expect some unprecedented cricket coverage in this World Cup.
Engaging Commentary Team
An amazing commentary crew has been prepared for the tournament to improve the viewing experience.
The following are among the commentators on this team
| Commentators | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Adam Gilchrist | Australia |
| Athar Ali Khan | Bangladesh |
| Bazid Khan | Pakistan |
| Brian Murgatroyd | Netherlands |
| Dale Steyn | South Africa |
| Danny Morrison | New Zealand |
| Dirk Nannes | Dutch |
| Eoin Morgan | England |
| Graeme Smith | South Africa |
| Harsha Bhogle | India |
| Ian Bishop | West Indies |
| Ian Smith | New Zealand |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka |
| Mark Howard | Australia |
| Michael Atherton | England |
| Michael Clarke | Australia |
| Michael Holding | West Indies |
| Nasser Hussain | England |
| Niall O’Brien | Ireland |
| Ramiz Raja | Pakistan |
| Ravi Shastri | India |
| Sanjay Manjrekar | India |
| Shane Watson | Australia |
| Shaun Pollock | South Africa |
| Simon Doull | New Zealand |
| Sourav Ganguly | India |
| Sunil Gavaskar | India |
| Wasim Akram | Pakistan |
| Waqar Younis | Pakistan |
Their knowledge and observations throughout the competition will give vital context and analysis.
Match presenters
Here are all the match presenters
| Match Presenters | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Isa Guha | India |
| Mel Jones | Australia |
| Charlotte Edwards | England |
| Anjum Chopra | India |
| Zainab Abbas | Pakistan |
| Alison Mitchell | England |
| Urooj Mumtaz | Pakistan |
Hindi Commentary Panel
But it’s India, and you can’t really manage things without the Hindi commentary.
| Hindi Commentators | Profession |
|---|---|
| Harbhajan Singh | Cricketer |
| Vivek Razdan | Cricketer |
| Sourav Ganguly | Cricketer |
| Ashish Nehra | Cricketer |
| Deep Dasgupta | Cricketer |
| S. Sreesanth | Cricketer |
| Jatin Sapru | Commentator/Presenter |
| Saba Karim | Commentator/Presenter |
| Ajay Jadeja | Cricketer |
| Mohammad Kaif | Cricketer |
Live Streaming and Electric Atmosphere
You can enjoy the high-quality live streaming from the comfort of your home. Now, it is a struggle that you will have to watch all the ads. But understand that this helps the broadcasters reach you with higher quality and much better visuals.
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As for the stadium’s electric environment is concerned, you all are in for a treat. You can create that in your own homes as well. All you have to do is gather some friends, and you can enjoy with them. It is a sixer, you guys are celebrating. If it is a wicket, you guys are in awe. If you want to enjoy some banter, pick sides and cheer for your favorites. THE BATTLE IS ON.
Conclusion
With its great coverage and a stellar list of matches, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is poised to enthral cricket fans worldwide.
Fans may enjoy the excitement, drama, and skill on the show since every game is televised or live-streamed. Cricket fans will have several ways to participate in this historic competition, whether through television broadcasts, online streams, or social media highlights.
So mark your calendars and prepare to watch cricketing prowess like you’ve never seen before!
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