- Broadcast rights awarded at double the price as compared to the previous two-year cycle
- Commentators confirmed for Pakistan versus Bangladesh ICC World Test Championship fixtures, which is also covered under this arrangement
- Urdu version of release is attached here
Lahore, August 16, 2024: The consortium of ARY and Tower Sports has been awarded broadcast rights for all home international cricket from August 2024 to December 2026 in the Pakistan region, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today.
The rights were awarded following a transparent tender process. During the 28-month period, Pakistan will host 11 Tests, including seven Tests in the 2024-25 season, 26 ODIs and 24 T20Is. The ODIs include two three-nation ODI series in the current and next season.
Salman Iqbal, Founder and CEO of ARY Communications:
“Keeping in line with our commitment to bringing the best sporting events to your screen whether local or global. Now you will be able to watch some of the most exciting cricket on A Sports. We are positive that this will add to the growth of sports in our country.
Duraid Qureshi, CEO HUM Network of which Tower Sports is a subsidiary:
“We are excited to be broadcast partners with the PCB. The upcoming international fixtures’ calendar is very exciting and will give Pakistan fans a chance to experience some great cricketing action over the next couple of years with an action-packed schedule.
“This is great news for cricket fans and also exudes a positive image of Pakistan as a host to many nations across the cricketing fraternity.”
Salman Naseer, PCB Chief Operating Officer:
“The awarding of broadcast rights for Pakistan region to the consortium of ARY and Tower Sports is a great news for Pakistan fans as we are set to host top cricketing sides of the world in the next two years.
“We appreciate our partnership with both ARY and Tower Sports and thank them for their support towards Pakistan cricket.”
Commentators details
The Pakistan Cricket Board also confirmed a panel of five commentators and one presenter for the Pakistan versus Bangladesh Test series taking place in Rawalpindi and Karachi. The first Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 21 to 25 August, while the second Test match will be played at the National Bank Stadium from 30 August to 3 September.
Aamir Sohail, Athar Ali Khan, Bazid Khan, Nick Compton and Urooj Mumtaz will be on the commentary panel, while Sikander Bakht will be the presenter.
