Doordarshan to telecast T20 World Cup matches, other major sports events

IANS | June 3, 2024 7:30 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) National broadcaster Doordarshan will telecast all the matches of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup being organised in the USA and Caribbean on its DD Free Dish platform. Prasar Bharati on Monday announced that in the year 2024, Doordarshan will follow up the high-profile coverage of the T20 World Cup with a lineup of several major global international sporting events.

T20 World Cup: ICC announces highest prize money of USD 2.45 million for tournament winners

IANS | June 3, 2024 6:56 PM

New York, June 3 (IANS) The ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will see the winners of the 20-team tournament earn at least 2.45 million USD, the highest prize money in the history of the competition, said the International Cricket Council (ICC). The prize money will be given to the winner of the tournament along with the trophy that they will lift at Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29, from the overall USD 11.25 million pot sanctioned by the ICC. Every team receives a minimum of 225,000 USD for participating.

T20 World Cup: Namibia captain Erasmus hopes to continue form after Super-Over win against Oman

IANS | June 3, 2024 5:52 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 3 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus wants to continue their form in the T20 World Cup after registering a thrilling Super-Over win against Oman in their tournament opener on Monday. In the low-scoring encounter, both teams posted identical 109 in their 20 overs. After the tied encounter, David Wiese's all-round effort prevailed over them in the Super-Over at Kensington Oval.

T20 World Cup: Ian Bishop calls for change in Pakistan's batting approach

IANS | June 3, 2024 1:57 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) As the T20 World Cup looms on the horizon, former West Indies legend Ian Bishop emphasised the need for Pakistan’s seasoned openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan "to shift another gear up in the way they approach their batting", while also advocating for opportunities for younger talents like Saim Ayub and Mohammad Harris.