ZEE Network to Broadcast DP World ILT20 Season 3

ZEE will broadcast Season 3 of the DP World International League T20 across its 15 television channels and on the OTT platform ZEE5, with global syndication through its partners. The opening ceremony, set for Saturday, January 11, at the Dubai International Stadium, will feature performances by Bollywood celebrities Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Sonam Bajwa. Jackky Bhagnani will co-host the event alongside Ridhima Pathak.

The ceremony will begin at 7:30 PM IST and cricket enthusiasts can get a glimpse of this tournament on ZEE's network of 15 linear channels: &Pictures SD, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema 2, Zee Action, Zee Biskope, Zee Zest SD, Zee Cinemalu HD, Zee Telugu HD, Zee Thirai, Zee Tamil HD, Zee Kannada HD, Zee Zest HD, &Flix SD, and &Flix HD. It is also available for free viewing on one of India's best OTT platforms- ZEE5

All six DP World ILT20 franchises have enlisted powerhouses for Season 3, the gazette states. The Abu Dhabi Knights have Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, while Alex Hales and Sherfane Rutherford are back at Desert Vipers, and Dubai Capitals retain David Warner and Rovman Powell. Chris Jordan and Shimron Hetmyer continue to the Gulf Giants. Nicholas Pooran and Akeal Hossein will again feature for MI Emirates. Sharjah Warriorz Retained Adil Rashid and Johnson Charles. His last season with the Dubai Capitals and is now primed to move to the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

A lot of new faces are coming up in Season 3. The Desert Vipers include Fakhar Zaman and Lockie Ferguson into their squad while Shai Hope goes on to sign with the Dubai Capitals, and Roston Chase does the same with the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Henceforth, Matthew Wade gets signed into Sharjah Warriorz, while Ibrahim Zadran becomes part of the Gulf Giants. Romario Shepherd enters MI Emirates for the very first time.

Talking about the announcement, Ashish Sehgal, chief growth officer - digital and broadcast revenue, Zee Entertainment Enterprise, said, “ZEE is thrilled to present the third edition of DP World ILT20, promising an exciting experience for cricket fans across India and the globe. This season, we have significantly expanded our broadcast reach by adding five more linear channels, including South Indian channels, to cater to a diverse regional audience. This strategic move allows us to expand our viewership and engagement across multiple languages, enhancing our connection with cricket enthusiasts across different regions. With the presence of world famous players, six top-tier sporting franchises, and iconic stadiums, we are confident that this season will elevate the league’s stature as one of the most popular and widely followed cricketing events globally.”