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In a momentous move for cricket enthusiasts in the Caribbean and Latin America, the International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced its continued long-term partnership with ESPN. This collaboration aims to bring ICC global events to fans across 51 territories in these regions, significantly expanding the reach and visibility of international cricket.
The agreement comprises eight years of broadcast rights for all matches of 12 men’s senior events and four U19 men’s events, culminating in 2031. The highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 marks the first major event under this new arrangement. Scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to 29. The partnership also includes coverage for all matches of four women’s senior events and two U19 women’s events until the end of 2027.
Cricket fans in the Caribbean can enjoy comprehensive coverage of these exciting events through ESPN Caribbean and ESPN2 Caribbean on television and the ESPN Play Caribbean digital streaming platform. Additionally, audiences in 18 Latin American countries will have access to these premier cricket events via the Star+ streaming platform. This extensive coverage solidifies ESPN’s position as a leading sports network in the region. It ensures that cricket lovers throughout these territories won’t miss a moment of the action.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and ESPN have recently announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership, which dates back to 2012. This new agreement will bring comprehensive coverage of ICC global events to cricket fans across 51 territories in the Caribbean and Latin America, ensuring that the excitement of international cricket reaches a broader audience than ever before.
This renewed partnership includes broadcast and digital rights for all matches of the 12 men’s senior events and four Under-19 events scheduled until the end of 2031. The much-awaited ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to make history as the first major cricket tournament jointly hosted by the West Indies and the United States. from June 1 to June 29.
Moreover, until the end of 2027, the partnership will include coverage of all matches from the four women’s senior events and two Under-19 women’s events, providing a well-rounded selection of world-class cricket action.
This expanded collaboration between the ICC and ESPN highlights the organization’s commitment to promoting the growth and visibility of cricket across the Caribbean and Latin America. Fans in the Caribbean and Latin America can look forward to comprehensive, high-quality coverage of ICC cricket events through a range of viewing options. ESPN Caribbean and ESPN2 Caribbean will broadcast the matches on television, while ESPN Play Caribbean will provide a digital streaming platform for those who prefer to watch online. Additionally, viewers in 18 Latin American countries can access the ICC cricket events on ESPN via the Star+ streaming platform.
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice has expressed his enthusiasm for this agreement, emphasizing the ICC’s dedication to expanding cricket’s global reach and connecting with fans worldwide. With this renewed partnership, ESPN and the ICC are poised to usher in a new era of cricket broadcasting, catering to the needs of cricket enthusiasts throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond.
ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice said: “We are thrilled to be extending our partnership with ESPN and taking ICC events to across 51 territories in the Caribbean and Latin America. We have a very exciting year coming up with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 hosted in the West Indies and the USA and have a huge opportunity to entertain and inspire a new generation of fans in the region.”
VP of Programming & Acquisitions at ESPN, Michael Walters said: “The extension of this agreement reinforces ESPN’s commitment to providing fans in the Caribbean and Latin America with high quality and locally relevant programming. There is no better way to demonstrate that commitment than with the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup hosted by the West Indies and USA this summer. Our audiences in the region will be able to continue enjoying the International Cricket Council events for 8 more years extending our relationship that dates back to 2012.”
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