Sky Sports signs 3-year deal to show Pakistan's home series and PSL

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4. COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF ALL PARTNERS, SPONSORS, FRANCHISES, RIGHTS HOLDERS, ETC IN PSL6 HAVE SUFFERED ENORMOUSLY. THEY WILL CLAIM DAMAGES AND CONFLICT WILL ARISE.</p>— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) <a href="https://twitter.com/najamsethi/status/1367745995099025410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[mazkhan]

Exactly pcb need to compensate for postponing the tournament.

It was knee jerk reaction you should have simply removed the foreigners in secure way or any players coaches who were opting out .

 

[Savak]

Not sure what this 35 punctures Sethi is about, the PCB will find a window for the PSL later on

 

[Indiafan]

Exactly pcb need to compensate for postponing the tournament.

It was knee jerk reaction you should have simply removed the foreigners in secure way or any players coaches who were opting out .

As has been said multiple times, PCB wanted to continue it was franchises who refused to play without foreign players

 

[Saj]

The problem some broadcasters may have is that they could have other series scheduled at the same time as the re-scheduled PSL and that could cause them problems.

I hope PCB has adequate insurance policies in place.

 

[mastimasti]

Such unprofessional conduct by the PCB, they should have been able to control their franchises and the players.

 

[Babeikh]

Any word on who is showing the SA and Zimbabwe tours in the UK?

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Any word on who is showing the SA and Zimbabwe tours in the UK?

South Africa series I'm not sure but the Zimbabwe one will be available on Sky Channel 422 (i think) which is a channel called FreeSports or alternately it's available to watch on their app.

 

[Saj]

Any word on who is showing the SA and Zimbabwe tours in the UK?

Zimbabwe is on Free Sports.

 

[Babeikh]

Thanks both !

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Thanks both !

Always love to help a bro out, I'm excited to see the test series.

 

[Omer2002]

South african cricket is always on sky..zimbabwe on free sports

 

[Hasan123]

Any word on who is showing the SA and Zimbabwe tours in the UK?

On the sky sports app on the cricket section it was showing South Africa vs Pakistan as on sky.

 

[Babeikh]

Great news. So won't have to watch those irritating desi channels.

 

[cricket4all]

In the UK the Zimbabwe series is on FreeSport Channel.
https://www.freesports.tv/our-sports/cricket/cricket-on-freesports.html

FREESPORTS ANNOUNCE THREE YEAR FREE TO AIR CRICKET PARTNERSHIP FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL TOURS OF AFGHANISTAN AND ZIMBABWE CRICKET

- FreeSports to broadcast all tests, ODI’s and T20 fixtures involving Afghanistan and Zimbabwe over the next three years free to air, including series featuring India, Pakistan and Australia

- March sees two tests and three ODI’s between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe

- Every game will be live and exclusive on FreeSports

FreeSports, owned and operated by Premier Sports has signed a landmark deal for the broadcast of all tests, ODI’s and T20 fixtures involving Afghanistan Cricket Board and Zimbabwe Cricket Association live on a free to air channel for everyone over the next three years. From March 2nd, both sides face one another in two tests which is set to be the first Test match not involving England on free to air TV in the UK.

Over the course of the three years, FreeSports will broadcast a total of thirty three fixtures involving Afghanistan including a One Day International series versus Pakistan in September and a tri-series with Australia and West Indies in October. There will also be an incredible 58 events involving Zimbabwe Cricket including tests versus Pakistan and Bangladesh in April and June respectively with the Chevrons facing Ireland later in 2021.

The new suite of rights adds to the already mounting cricket coverage this year on FreeSports. Having already broadcast the CSA T20 live from South Africa in February and the Abu Dhabi T10 in January. The free to air channel is owned and operated by Premier Sports who hold the rights to the Guinness PRO14, Scottish and Betfred Cups, LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Serie A.

Richard Sweeney, CEO of FreeSports and Premier Sports commented, “This is fantastic news for all cricket fans in the UK and for FreeSports viewers. We have consistently broadcast some of the best cricket tournaments from around the world and it is always well received by our viewers who are always asking for more! We’re thrilled to have struck this deal and committed to our long term vision of bringing live and free sport to every home in the UK and contributing in the development of the game .”

Zimbabwe Fixtures

April 2021 v Pakistan (Test series and T20)

June/July 2021 v Bangladesh (2 Test, 3 ODI, 3 T20)

August 2021 v India (3 ODI)

September 2021 v Ireland (1 test, 5 T20)

January 2022 v Afghanistan (1 Test, 3 ODI, 3 T20)

April/May 2022 v Ireland (1 Test, 5 ODI, 3 T20)

August 2022 v Bangladesh (5 ODI, 3 T20)

Nov/Dec 2022 v Afghanistan (1 Test, 3 ODI, 2 T20)

January 2023 v Ireland (3 ODI, 3 T20)



Afghanistan Fixtures

February 2021 v Zimbabwe (2 Test, 3 T20)

September 2021 v Pakistan (3 ODI)

October 2021 v Australia/West Indies (Tri Series – 7 T20)

December 2021 v Netherlands (3 ODI, 3 T20)

February 2022 v Australia (3 ODI)

January 2023 v West Indies (3 ODI)

January 2023 v New Zealand (3 ODI)

TBC v West Indies (3 T20)

Cricket fans can watch all of these fixtures via Sky (422), Virgin TV (553), Freeview (64), BT/TalkTalk (64) and online via the FreeSports Player – www.freesportsplayer.tv.

 

[P4K1 #1]

[MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] any chance off finding out if Sky Sports will be showing the Pakistan vs West Indies series in December - On the Sky Sports cricket schedule its not listed? I hope they haven’t cancelled the rights for broadcasting it? Would appreciate if you can let us know any latest update on it.

 

[Saj]

[MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] any chance off finding out if Sky Sports will be showing the Pakistan vs West Indies series in December - On the Sky Sports cricket schedule its not listed? I hope they haven’t cancelled the rights for broadcasting it? Would appreciate if you can let us know any latest update on it.

Ok I will.

 

[Kianig89]

Good for Pakistan to get elite coverage Pakistan are a marquee fixture

 

[Omer2002]

I am sure it will be on Sky. they have three years contract regardless. Normally update later on.

 

[P4K1 #1]

Just checked the Sky Sports schedule and its showing!! Pakistan vs West Indies series will be on Sky Sports

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Why wasnt the bangladesh series?

 

[PakLFC]

I won't be satisfied until Pak starts playing Tests at home that are covered by Sky. This few ODI and T20'S is like throwing pieces of bread too the pigeons. I do realise Sky is not responsible for the lacks of Tests we play.

 

[Saj]

Why wasnt the bangladesh series?

That wasn't a home series for Pakistan.

 

[Saj]

Just checked the Sky Sports schedule and its showing!! Pakistan vs West Indies series will be on Sky Sports &#55357;&#56397;

Yes my contact at Sky saying no change at the moment.

 

[GreenKhan]

Pakistan have three years deal for PSL and home series with Sky sports so I don’t see any change to that till 2023.

 

[P4K1 #1]

[MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] is the PSL still going to be broadcasted on Sky Sports? Ive checked the Sky Sports cricket schedule and no matches are showing its just got the Womens T20 WC? I know its 2 weeks before the PSL starts but you would think Sky would have updated it by now?

If you can check this out would appreciate it

 

[Omer2002]

[MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] is the PSL still going to be broadcasted on Sky Sports? Ive checked the Sky Sports cricket schedule and no matches are showing its just got the Womens T20 WC? I know its 2 weeks before the PSL starts but you would think Sky would have updated it by now?

If you can check this out would appreciate it &#55357;&#56842;

Yes definately it will be. I am sure it will be on their schedule nearer the time.

 

[Badboy_1]

Yes definately it will be. I am sure it will be on their schedule nearer the time.

hopefully

 

[Saj]

[MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] is the PSL still going to be broadcasted on Sky Sports? Ive checked the Sky Sports cricket schedule and no matches are showing its just got the Womens T20 WC? I know its 2 weeks before the PSL starts but you would think Sky would have updated it by now?

If you can check this out would appreciate it &#55357;&#56842;

Yes I've checked with my contact at Sky and they say it will be shown on Sky.

Last year of the deal. Let's see if it's renewed.

 

[Rana]

Yes I've checked with my contact at Sky and they say it will be shown on Sky.

Last year of the deal. Let's see if it's renewed.

IA it will be

PSL is very entertaining

 

[Markhor]

Yes I've checked with my contact at Sky and they say it will be shown on Sky.

Last year of the deal. Let's see if it's renewed.

They'll be looking for a refund after some of the dross we've seen in Pakistan over last 12 months.

 

[Kroll]

Nice, although I'm not crazy about PSL, its something I can put on while working away during the day.

 

[Saj]

They'll be looking for a refund after some of the dross we've seen in Pakistan over last 12 months.

Well it will be interesting to see how the negotiations go especially with a new PCB regime at the helm. Also Sky has plenty of options now when it comes to T20 Leagues.

 

[Rana]

Well it will be interesting to see how the negotiations go especially with a new PCB regime at the helm. Also Sky has plenty of options now when it comes to T20 Leagues.

But not at the time when PSL is on

This is where PSL is still marketable because it’s not clashing with any other ongoing league

 

[Saj]

But not at the time when PSL is on

This is where PSL is still marketable because it’s not clashing with any other ongoing league

None at the same time......at the moment.

 

[hitthestump]

None at the same time......at the moment.

Feels like a matter of time before one of these faux Indian leagues come in on the space.

I hope Sethi and co are thinking well ahead on this matter.

 

[Savak]

Feels like a matter of time before one of these faux Indian leagues come in on the space.

I hope Sethi and co are thinking well ahead on this matter.

We are going to be clashing with the IPL in 2025.

 

[Badboy_1]

any update on sky sports? psl 8

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Well it will be interesting to see how the negotiations go especially with a new PCB regime at the helm. Also Sky has plenty of options now when it comes to T20 Leagues.

Budget wise, the PCB deal isn’t costing Sky that much, and it’s still a bit of original content.

 

[Saj]

any update on sky sports? psl 8

See above.

Post 189.

 

[Saj]

Budget wise, the PCB deal isn’t costing Sky that much, and it’s still a bit of original content.

Other options available now for Sky.

Also a new regime at PCB to deal with.

 

[TheAceOfSpades]

Just had a look at tomorrow's Sky Cricket Channel and it doesn't appear to be showing PSL in the afternoon at all. Instead just a highlight package in the evening. What is this madness!

 

[P4K1 #1]

Its going to be shown on Sky Sports Mix channel. I checked the Sky TV guide online and its showing it.

 

[IAJ]

Good for you guys in UK.

Anyone knows how to watch PSL in rest of Europe?