MUMBAI: Eurosport India, from the house of Warner Bros. Discovery, Wednesday announced the acquisition of broadcast rights for the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in collaboration with Firebird Universe, until 2027.
Commencing on 27th February, the four-year partnership between Eurosport India and ACB will kick off with a series where Afghanistan hosts Ireland in Abu Dhabi. The series features one Test match, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and three T20 International matches.
Deepak Jaswani, co-promoter of Firebird, the company that owns global media and broadcasting rights to all Afghanistan home cricket matches till 2027, said, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to promote cricketing excellence and foster global cricketing culture. With Eurosport India onboard, we are confident in delivering top-notch coverage of Afghanistan cricket to the passionate fans in India. Together, we look forward to elevating the viewing experience and showcasing the talent and resilience of Afghan cricketers on the world stage.”
Eurosport India’s track record includes being the official broadcaster for the Afghanistan-Pakistan Bilateral Series in August 2023, as well as the inaugural Fairbreak Invitational T20, Oman Tri-Series, Bangladesh Premier League, and Nepal Premier League.
