Star Sports has secured the exclusive television broadcast rights for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, which will be held in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21. The network will telecast the matches live in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and the MENA region including UAE.
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Star Sports Acquisition of Television Broadcast Rights for Lanka Premier League 2023: Expanding the Reach of an Exciting Cricket Tournament
The recent announcement of Star Sports acquiring the television broadcast rights for the Lanka Premier League 2023 brings great excitement and anticipation for cricket enthusiasts across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and the MENA region. This move by Star Sports highlights their commitment to providing high-quality sports content to fans and further solidifies their position as the leading sports network in the country.
The Lanka Premier League has established itself as a platform for showcasing not only thrilling cricket but also nurturing and unveiling talented cricketers from Sri Lanka and beyond. With committed stakeholders like Star Sports stepping in, this forthcoming edition of the LPL is set to reach new heights of competitiveness and captivate the audience with its exhilarating brand of T20 cricket. The addition of Star Sports as the official broadcaster ensures that fans will have the opportunity to witness every moment of the action, bringing the tournament to a wider audience than ever before.
Star Sports has an impressive track record of being home to some of the most prestigious international and domestic sports properties. The network has consistently delivered top-notch coverage of events such as the ICC, Indian Premier League, Cricket Australia, Indian Super League, Premier League, and Wimbledon, among others. The inclusion of the Lanka Premier League in their cricketing roster only strengthens their commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of the sport and elevates the stature of the tournament itself.
With the participation of esteemed international stars like Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, and David Miller, as well as popular Sri Lankan cricketers such as Thisara Parera, Wanidu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, and Dasun Shanaka, the fourth season of the Lanka Premier League promises to be a thrilling spectacle for fans. The matches will take place across two venues, Colombo and Kandy, creating an electrifying atmosphere and showcasing the beauty of Sri Lanka as a cricketing destination.
The acquisition of television broadcast rights by Star Sports not only ensures that viewers can enjoy the live action but also suggests that there will be a wealth of non-live cricketing content to engage and entertain fans. The network has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver unmatched sports programming, with a focus on providing a memorable experience for fans. This collaboration between Star Sports and the Lanka Premier League is bound to create a synergistic relationship that benefits both parties and, most importantly, the fans.
Overall, the acquisition of television broadcast rights by Star Sports for the Lanka Premier League 2023 is an immensely positive development for the cricketing community. It bolsters the reputation of the LPL as an exciting and competitive tournament and allows a wider audience to be a part of the thrilling cricketing action. With Star Sports at the helm, fans can look forward to comprehensive coverage, engaging content, and an unforgettable viewing experience.
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Star Sports acquires television broadcast rights of Lanka Premier League 2023 for India, subcontinent & MENA region
Star Sports, the country’s leading sports network, will have the exclusive television media rights for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21.
Having bagged the television broadcast rights, Star Sports will telecast the league’s exciting action live, exclusively in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and MENA region including UAE.
“We are delighted to announce Star Sports as the official television broadcaster for the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League 2023. Since the inception of the LPL, it has not only showcased an exciting brand of cricket but also provided a platform for Sri Lankan cricket to steadily churn out talented cricketers. With committed stakeholders like Star Sports, we are very excited to bring the global cricketing audience an opportunity to not only witness an extremely competitive and captivating brand of T20 cricket but also dish out unmatched non-live cricketing content for fans across India, Sri Lanka, the subcontinent and MENA region,” commented Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and CEO of IPG Group—the official rights holder of LPL.
“I am highly confident that the Lanka Premier League 2023 is going to reach new heights in terms of competitiveness among teams and excitement among fans, thus elevating the tournament to a new level; hence, having a renowned Broadcaster like Star Sports take the tournament to the doorstep of a wider audience is highly welcome,” said Mr. Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director, Lanka Premier League 2023.
The Star Sports network is home to some of the top international and domestic sports properties including the ICC, Indian Premier League, Cricket Australia, Indian Super League, Premier League, and Wimbledon among many other premier sports properties, and the addition of LPL will surely bolster the cricketing roster of the network even more.
“We welcome this exciting association with LPL. The league has witnessed thrilling action and a great fan base across the subcontinent and MENA region. With this association, the upcoming season will be able to reach a wider audience. We look forward to a great collaboration and a memorable experience for the fans,” said a Star Sports Spokesperson.
The upcoming season will witness the presence of popular international stars such as Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller as well as popular Sri Lankan stars Thisara Parera and Wanidu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews and Skipper Dasun Shanaka among others as the matches will be held across two venues—Colombo and Kandy, for the fourth season.
Colombo Strikers, Dambulla Aura, Galle Titans, Jaffna Kings and B-Love Kandy will be the five teams fighting for the coveted title.
