Doordarshan, the nation’s beloved public broadcaster, has announced live telecasts of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, ensuring accessibility for all.
The tournament, co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA from June 2 to 29, is being beamed live throughout the country via the DD Free Dish service.
This announcement, made by Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi, brings the electrifying atmosphere of the World Cup straight to living rooms across India.
To further fuel the cricket fever, Doordarshan unveiled a special anthem titled “Jazba,” sung by the iconic Sukhwinder Singh. Adding another layer of excitement, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju launched a captivating promo narrated by the renowned storyteller Neelesh Misra.
Doordarshan’s decision to broadcast this marquee cricketing event is a boon for fans, especially in rural areas, who might not have access to paid subscriptions. This free-to-air telecast allows everyone to witness their favourite teams and players battle for the coveted T20 World Cup trophy.
While the T20 World Cup excitement continues, Doordarshan is already gearing up for the next wave of sporting extravaganzas. The broadcaster plans to telecast the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, Paris Paralympics 2024, and various cricket series. Additionally, fans can look forward to the Ladies and Men’s finals of the French Open 2024 and Wimbledon 2024, further solidifying Doordarshan’s position as a leading platform for premier sports content in India.
The Men in Blue, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, will begin their campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York. This will be followed by the much-awaited clash against Pakistan on June 9. The excitement continues as India takes on the host nation, the USA, on June 12, before wrapping up their group stage matches against Canada on June 15.