Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, has announced the global expansion of its Hindi feed for the prestigious tournament.
Cricket enthusiasts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East can now enjoy comprehensive coverage of all the cricketing action in the Hindi language. This marks a historic occasion as the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is being broadcast in Hindi within these regions for the first time. The coverage will be accessible through both linear television and digital platforms, catering to the vibrant Indian diaspora. This milestone underscores the profound cultural significance and the expression of emotions through the Hindi language.
John Lasker, Senior Vice President of ESPN Plus, commented, “ESPN has a long history of covering top-level international cricket for fans in the U.S. Presenting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in both English and Hindi on ESPN+ is part of our continued commitment to growing the audience of cricket fans in the States and around the world.”
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Steve Crawley, Managing Director of Fox Sports, stated, “We know there is a large and passionate Australian Indian cricket community, so being able to provide the Hindi feed during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 for all Indian matches, as well as the semi-finals and final on FOX SPORTS, gives fans more choice and more ways to enjoy the action, benefiting cricket and fans.”
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Sanjog Gupta, Head of Sports at Disney Star, expressed, “The global response to Disney Star’s Hindi coverage for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has been tremendous. The Hindi feed, with India-focused storylines, distinctly Indian perspectives, unique visuals, and an incredible lineup of talent, will significantly enhance the cricket-watching experience for Indians worldwide.”
The esteemed panel of commentators includes cricketing legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Mohammad Kaif, Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Manjrekar, Mithali Raj, Imran Tahir, Deep Dasgupta, Amol Muzumdar, and Jatin Sapru, all contributing their insights and charisma to the StarCast.
Irfan Pathan, part of Star Sports’ “StarCast,” said, “Cricket has a unique way of uniting people, and with the Hindi feed reaching Indian fans across the globe, we are not just witnessing a tournament; we are celebrating the spirit of cricket in a language that resonates with emotions.”
Harbhajan Singh, a Cricket World Cup Winner, expressed his pride in being part of the StarCast’s Hindi feed, saying, “This allows our extended family outside our country to revel in the thrilling action in their preferred language.”
Gautam Gambhir, another Cricket World Cup Winner, shared his excitement, stating, “With the Hindi feed now available globally, we are breaking barriers and ensuring that cricket enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds can enjoy all the action from the tournament together with the rest of India.”
