Published 17:25 IST, December 30th 2020
India vs England 2021 series could see historic first in broadcasting from Disney
The India vs England 2021 series in India is scheduled to be played from February 5 till March 28 and the English tour comprises of 5 Tests, 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
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India vs England 2021 series is scheduled to kick-off with a Test match at Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stium on February 5 next year. looming tour with English cricket team comprises of five Test matches, five T20Is and three ODIs up until March 28. five-match Test series will also constitute a major part of ongoing inaugural ICC World Test Championship.
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India vs England 2021 could be brocasted by Disney+ Hotstar in United Kingdom
In a historic first, Indian streaming giant Disney+ Hotstar is on course to brocast much-awaited India vs England 2021 series for television and streaming audience in England. Star India network alrey holds television and streaming rights for Indian audiences for all international and domestic cricketing events organised by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). network streams all international matches involving India within country, as well as domestic tournaments including much-demanded Indian Premier League (IPL) competition.
According to a report by Telegraph, Star India will also be licensing upcoming home series against England to any third party in United Kingdom. While English platforms like BT and Sky Sports are usually involved in brocasting series for English audiences, Star India’s licensing rights means India vs England 2021 series will be televised and streamed in UK on Disney+ as well as on Disney+ Hotstar apps.
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A look into India's cricket schedule for 2021
As per Indian cricketing schedule for 2021, Indian domestic season will kick-off with Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy from January 10 onwards. domestic T20 tournament will be followed by Team India’s international assignment against England at home. Indian players will n break into ir respective franchises for highly-anticipated IPL 2021 season, which is scheduled to launch sometime in April.
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Here is a look at entire India cricket schedule 2021 for home series against England
entire India vs England 2021 series has been restricted to just three venues by Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI committee. In an official statement by Indian board, decision for limited venues was me due to coronavirus crisis that is prevailing in country. venues decided for series are Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stium, Ahmedab’s Sardar Patel Stium and Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stium.
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Im source: BCCI Twitter
17:25 IST, December 30th 2020