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  • STAR SPORTS UNITES CRICKET WITH KABADDI!

    STAR SPORTS UNITES CRICKET WITH KABADDI!

    National : Star Sports, India’s number one sports broadcaster has created a one-stop destination for all Indian fans to follow their favourite sport. With the country caught up with cricket fever, the network is gearing up for the second most watched sport after cricket with VIVO Pro Kabaddi League. The league is set to begin on July 20th and ahead of the big opening, Star Sports brings fans an amalgamation of cricket and Kabaddi with a few programming and marketing initiatives.

    Integrating Kabaddi onto the largest cricketing platform by the network is an effort to showcase the growth of the league and to introduce popular Kabaddi heroes like MVP of season 6 ‘Hi-Flyer’ Pawan Sehrawat, ‘DUBKI KING and Record Breaker’ Pardeep Narwal, ‘Ice Man’ Ajay Thakur, RAID MACHINE and ‘Showman’ Rahul Chaudhari, SEASON 6 DEBUTANT ‘Baahubali’ Siddharth Desai and the Iranian ‘Sultan’ Fazel Atrachali.

    VIVO PRO KABADDI is fast gaining traction across the country and has received a lot of LOVE and support from cricketers from INDIA and around the world.  

    Irfan Pathan and Brett Lee have indulged in a friendly Kabaddi match during the pre-show Philips Hue Cricket Live for the ICC Cricket World Cup. Stephen Fleming has played and motivated talented group of young kabaddi players. Captain cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni has lent his support by being part of the VIVO PKL Campaign. Shikhar Dhawan’s famous moustache look and his adopted celebratory Kabaddi Thigh Five will stay among all cricket and Kabaddi fans. Team India captain Virat Kohli is not far behind, he has graced his presence at various matches in the past and has enjoyed the sport as a spectator. Star Sports’ initiative of bringing cricketing fans closer to Kabaddi is one-step towards the sport growing leaps and bounds with every passing season. Through clever marketing initiatives, including branding during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 to launching the main thematic campaign “ ISSE KUCH TOUGH NAHI" for VIVO PKL 7 during the games, the network has left no stone unturned in creative enough preseason buzz ahead on the July 20th opening in Hyderabad.

    Another promo launched by Star Sports integrating Kabaddi in the cricketing field of play was with Pardeep Narwal. During a cricket match, Pardeep Narwal is seen shifting a sight screen with just one push – #ISSETOUGHKUCHNAHI to make sure the game goes on. When it comes to overcoming the toughest of challenges with a winning smile, no one does it better than the King – the promo beautifully integrates cricket and sums up that the Genius ‘Record Breaker’s strength and sheer POWER.

    VIVO PKL SEASON 7, returns with a new format on July 20th 2019. The opening match will be between Telugu Titans and U Mumba followed by Season 6 champions Bengaluru Bulls taking on three-time champions, Patna Pirates. Fans can catch the LIVE coverage with telecast beginning at 7:00 pm and matches beginning at 7:30 pm on the Star Sports Network and Hotstar in multiple languages including Marathi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, English and Hindi. 

  • Watch Akshay Kumar On #PHILIPSHUE #CRICKETLIVE Exclusively On the Star Sports Network This Sunday!

    Watch Akshay Kumar On #PHILIPSHUE #CRICKETLIVE Exclusively On the Star Sports Network This Sunday!

    Mumbai: After 45 days of riveting cricket action from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, the quest for #CricketKaCrown will see a winner emerge when the host country England go against Blackcaps – New Zealand. The two teams clash in the final at the iconic stadium of Lord’s, London. To make the event bigger than ever, the networks flagship show, Philips Hue Cricket Live will see Khiladi of Bollywood – Akshay Kumar going LIVE from England, 1PM onwards on the Star Sports Network.

    Philips Hue Cricket Live has hosted the likes of Ranveer Singh, Parineeti Chopra, Siddharth Malhotra and Hrithik Roshan during this World Cup. Akshay Kumar will be seen discussing his passion for the sport and the mega final on the Star Sports network when England take on New Zealand.

    With a dedicated line-up of special programmes beyond live cricket the network on the 14th of July which includes exclusive shows around cricket, cricketers, fans, commentators, stadiums, and more. The ‘Dil se India’ band which is a special programming line-up of shows begins at 8 a.m. with shows such as Philips Hue Cricket Live, Follow the Blues, Game Plan, Match Point and many more. The final match will also feature the bespoke experience of Select Dugout experts as they provide the viewers with a ball-by-ball analysis of this much awaited game.

    Taking fans beyond net sessions and giving them exclusive access into the lives of the players to cricketing experts analyzing the much-awaited match and tournament in detail with Akshay Kumar – the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 finals will be the biggest-ever on Star Sports Network.

    Catch all the cricketing action on ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 finals between New Zealand and England on July 14th from 1PM onwards exclusively on Star Sports Network and Hotstar.

    Link: https://sendgb.com/Scg0MPRoiv1

  • Biggest Kabaddi Clash ahead of VIVO Pro Kabaddi 7 – All-Star match where Indian 7 take on World 7

    Biggest Kabaddi Clash ahead of VIVO Pro Kabaddi 7 – All-Star match where Indian 7 take on World 7

    MUMBAI: The festivities of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 will begin with an All-Star match; the biggest ever game in Kabaddi. First time in the history of the sport, fans will witness the greatest showdown where the best of Indian players take on the best of International talent in a one-of-a-kind match on 13th of July 2019 at Hyderabad's Gachibowli Stadium at 7:30 pm.

    Mashal Sports Pvt. Ltd, the organizer of the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) along with Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the league will bring an edge-of-the-seat action-packed game that will enthral audiences from start to end when Indian 7 take on World 7.

    All-Star Rivalries to look out for:

    Balwan Singh vs EP Rao – It will be game to watch out for when two of the most experienced coaching minds battle it out off the mat. It will be a truly #issetoughkuchnahi match – who will emerge victorious?
    Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates) vs Jang Kun Lee (Patna Pirates) – Before teaming up to play for season 7 for the first time in the same team, the duo will face-off one last time in this All-Star match – who will win this battle?
    Nitesh Kumar (UP Yoddha) vs Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (Bengal Warriors) – Nitesh is an FKH player from Season 5 who has shone to the highest level with his defensive prowess and made it to the inaugural edition of the All-Star match. Will he play a key role in stopping Nabibaksh who begins his PKL career with a direct entry into All Star?
    Pawan Sehrawat (Bengaluru Bulls) + Pardeep Narwal (Patna Pirates) vs Fazel Atrachali (U Mumba) and Abozar Mohajermighani (Telugu Titans) – While one is known for his seamless ‘dubkis’, the other is known for his famous frog jumps. Their lethal combination has scored 504 raid points last season. Can they take the Indian 7 past the tough defence line-up of World 7?
    Sunil Kumar (Gujarat Fortunegiants) and Ravinder Pahal (Dabang Delhi KC) vs Lal Mohar Yadav (Bengaluru Bulls) and Dong Gyu Kim (Jaipur Pink Panthers) – Will the ace Indian defenders allow World 7 all-rounders to score any points? This will be ab interesting clash watching them during the first-ever Kabaddi All-Star match.
    7 things to Expect in the VIVO PKL 7 All-Star Match:

    In the history of Kabaddi, this is the very first time that an All-Star match is organised where the best of talents come together to battle it out in a prestigious match
    The league returns to Hyderabad at the Gachibowli stadium, and begins with this massive clash where fans across the state will be in for a treat like never before; a game that will have nerves on the edge from start to end
    Both teams have the best coaches to train them for the match; Team Indian 7 will be coached by Balwan Singh, and Team World 7 will be under the guidance of E.P. Rao a.k.a Kabaddi Rao.
    Indian 7 will have the nation’s star Kabaddi players perform together for the first time in the history of the sport; some of the names include Ajay Thakur, Pardeep Narwal and Pawan Sehrawat
    Team World 7 will compete with the best of International talent that the sport has ever seen with popular names such as Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, Abozar Mohajermighani, Fazel Atrachalli, and Jang Kun Lee
    The combination of raiders and defenders in this match would be an interesting factor, when the best come together what strategy, game-plan and techniques will viewers get to see – can we expect something new when great minds come together?
    This is a free for all match, fans can come watch this match LIVE at the Gachibowli stadium on first-cum-first serve basis – what more can we ask for, when a game of this stature is played?
    WHEN and WHERE to watch:

    This match is set to take place on 13th of July at the Gachibowli stadium, Hyderabad, 7:30 pm onwards. Fans can watch the match at the stadium – It’s free for all on first cum first serve basis! The match will be broadcast LIVE telecast on Star Sports Network and Hotstar 7 pm onwards.

  • Lavian picks up WCC sponsorship

    Lavian picks up WCC sponsorship

    MUMBAI: In our country, cricket is religion and during this cricketing season, brands have not left any stone unturned to be part of the narrative and get the attention of the consumer, with crores being spent on creating content and buying media to raise the stakes. 

    The brand and agency – Team Lavian looked at the opportunity from a different lens. It was decided to reach the same audience that brands spend crores to reach via TV, at a fraction of a cost. This audience is busy with cricket; watching it, following it and more importantly for us, they are even playing it on their phones on the ever so popular World Cricket Championship 2.

    World Cricket Championship 2 or WCC2 as it is commonly called, is the world’s most played cricket game and has seen exponential growth in the number of users that are coming and experiencing the best-in-class interface and cricket experience. This has resulted in upwards of 2 million Daily Active Users playing over 45 minutes per session. All of this has aggregated in the game being rated one of the top 10 games in India by App Annie. A perfect way for brands to connect with a captive audience. 

    Vinod Lalwani, Executive Director, Prayagh Nutri Products (P) Ltd. said, “With the WCC2 partnership, we have discovered a smart and super-efficient way to be part of the cricket narrative in India. This is a good way for us to start our brand marketing for Lavian and in this attempt, we are not just ensuring hi decibel impressions, but the focus is on driving user engagement. We are seeing 2X the results of what we set out as a goal with. 
    The purpose ultimately remains to ensure that amidst the match battles, gamers get to enjoy moments of sweetness.”

    Sidheshwar Sharma, Exec. VP, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi says, “India is showing signs of a new break, with mobile first gaming boom. The sheer number of Indians who have come in to gaming has already reached 250MN (as per KPMG & Google data). So for us, this was an opportunity we didn’t want to miss as a first step towards the brand’s growth, the aim here is to build brand recall for Lavian and drive user engagement. For us, it’s yet another proof point in the belief, that when you set your mind and effort to a task, you can achieve Impossible outcomes. The excitement here at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi continues with the brand journey to create a powerhouse brand – Lavian”

  • Star Sports Marathi to launch on 15 July

    Star Sports Marathi to launch on 15 July

    MUMBAI: Star India will be launching its next sports regional offering in the form of Star Sports Marathi. The sports channel is set to launch on 15 July.

    Viewers who wish to opt for the channel can get it for Rs 19.

    A tweet shared by the company's official handle said: "Star Sports 1 Marathi will launch on July 15. Please contact your service provider regarding its availability." 

    A while ago, Star Sports received clearances from the ministry to launch its regional sports channels. 

    Soon after it renamed Star Movies Kids and Star Movies Kids HD as Star Sports 1 Bangla and Star Sports 1 Marathi. Star Sports 1 Bangla was launched on 5 March with an a-la-carte price of Rs 19.

    Going regional has been a strategy that Star India has adopted, especially for its sports channels. Now it has a total of six regional channels including Tamil, 

  • Sony Pictures Sports Network brings more cricket and excitement to fans across India this monsoon

    Sony Pictures Sports Network brings more cricket and excitement to fans across India this monsoon

    Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) launches its campaign, #MoreCricket, for the upcoming high-octane cricket series, India tour of West Indies and The Ashes. With over 275 days of live cricket this financial year, the sports network will serve fans ‘more cricket’ on SONY SIX, SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 channels. In their first appearance after the Cricket World Cup, India will take on West Indies in the Caribbean islands and USA from August 3 to September 3, 2019 and the historic rivalry between England and Australia will be revived for The Ashes from August 1 to September 16, 2019.

    The campaign, #MoreCricket captures the story of every Indian cricket fan, who loves to watch India cricket but is also no stranger to The Ashes. Four great teams are going to play in two rocking series and make the monsoons even more exciting for audiences across the country. The 40-second on-air promo showcases a cricket fan bored with the channels assigned in his pack. The cricket fan in him gets excited when he learns about the two upcoming smashing cricket series on Sony Pictures Sports Network. The film derives a similarity between a cricket fan and a peacock as both are going to be massively excited this monsoon. The campaign will have television, radio, print, digital and social media rollout.

    India’s tour of West Indies & The 2019 Ashes – This monsoon only of the Sony Pictures Sports Network: https://youtu.be/fW9DdJ2piGA

    India tour of West Indies, comprising 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 2 Tests, will be played across five scenic venues in Florida, USA and in West Indies from August 3 to September 3, 2019. The 60-second on-air film, featuring Mahesh Manjrekar, takes on an amusing approach embodying every Indians undying love for cricket. Expectations will be high from the Indian team, but the prowess of the hosts’ is not to be underestimated. The Men from the Caribbean have shown many flashes of brilliance which they will use to halt the Indian juggernaut. With fast bowling and furious batting from both teams, the India tour of West Indies is going to be an unmissable series for viewers.

    India’s tour of West Indies 2019 – A Furious & Fast Cricket Series!: https://youtu.be/KmrpBxboWTM  

    The 2019 Ashes series will be played in England from August 1 to September 16, 2019 at iconic venues like Lord’s, The Oval, Old Trafford, Edgbaston and Headingley. Narrated by actor Vijay Raaz, the 55-second promo film for The Ashes highlights the long and intense history of the rivalry between England and Australia. Australia are the defending Urn holders as they drubbed the English side 4-0 in 2017-18 series. The intensity of the rivalry makes all the players come in with their strongest performances as The Ashes is considered as one of the most important titles in their careers. With the crest and troughs in their current form, none of the teams are a clear winner but the advantage is with the English as they take on the mighty Australians. While the Aussies have not won an Ashes away series since 2001, with the return of Steve Smith and David Warner, the team from down under is a formidable one.

    The Ashes 2019 – The Platinum Standard of Test Cricket: https://youtu.be/vmwX3HyegJc

    Comments:

    Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India:

    “Our campaign, #MoreCricket captures the sentiments of every Indian this monsoon. India has an insatiable appetite for cricket and starting August this year, our viewers can catch the top teams and players in the world in two of the most exciting cricket series on Sony Pictures Sports Network. With over 275 days of live cricket on our network this financial year, we will deliver on our commitment to showcase the best of cricket from around the world starting with the exciting India tour of West Indies and the hard-fought Ashes. This will be followed by multiple series hosted by Cricket Australia, Sri Lanka Cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket South Africa which includes amongst others the New Zealand tour of Australia, England tour of South Africa and Australia tour of South Africa.”

    The stakes for all the teams in the highly anticipated series are upped as both are a part of the inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship. Fans can catch #MoreCricket live and exclusive on SONY SIX, SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 channels August 1, 2019 onwards.

    The Ashes will be telecast live and exclusive on SONY SIX channels from August 1 to September 16, 2019. Audiences can watch the India tour of West Indies on SONY TEN 1 (English) and SONY TEN 3 (Hindi) channels from August 3 to September 3, 2019.

  • “Idi aata Kaadu…veta” – NTR Jr. in the Telugu promo for VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 7

    “Idi aata Kaadu…veta” – NTR Jr. in the Telugu promo for VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Season 7

    MUMBAI: In the run up to the toughest ever season of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster and the official broadcaster of the league is leaving no stone unturned to announce the new season. To showcase the channels multi-language coverage of the sport, Star Sports launched the Telugu promo with none other than the Superstar, NTR Jr. along with Star Raider of Telugu Titans, Siddharth ‘Baahubali’ Desai.

    NTR Jr. fondly known as ‘The Young Tiger’ is an avid sports enthusiast who shows his passion for Kabaddi by being part of the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League campaign. Appearing in his stylish avatar, the actor showcases the toughness of Kabaddi.

    The promo announces Star Sports 1 Telugu as the destination to catch the new season of VIVO Pro Kabaddi.

    NTR Jr Tweets: Join me in watching #VIVOProKabaddi Season 7, LIVE from July 20 only on Star Sports and Hotstar!

    VIVO PKL, the second most watched league in the country and a sporting spectacle that’s growing with each passing year returns with Season 7 on 20th July 2019. The opening match will be played in Gachibowli stadium, Hyderabad between Telugu Titans and U Mumba. Fans can catch the LIVE coverage with telecast beginning at 7:00 pm and matches beginning at 7:30 pm on the Star Sports Network and Hotstar. Enjoy all the matches in Telugu on Star Sports 1 Telugu.

  • ICC World Cup 2019, India vs New Zealand, first semi-final: TV listing, live streaming, date, time

    ICC World Cup 2019, India vs New Zealand, first semi-final: TV listing, live streaming, date, time

    MUMBAI: The 1st semi-final of the 2019 World Cup will resume today after rain halted play on Tuesday. India were in complete control of match after 46.1 overs with Black Caps struggling to post a big total at 211/5. 

    Where will the 2019 ICC World Cup match between India vs New Zealand take place?

    The  India vs New Zealand 2019 ICC World Cup match will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester

    What time will the ICC World Cup 2019 match between   India vs New Zealand commence?

    The ICC World Cup 2019 match between India vs New Zealand starts at 3 pm IST on 10 July (Wednesday).

    Which TV channels will broadcast the India vs New Zealand match?

    You can watch the India vs New Zealand contest live on the Star Sports network

    How can I live stream the India vs New Zealand match?

    You can live stream the  India vs New Zealand match on Star India’s streaming service Hotstar.

  • ICC World Cup 2019, India vs New Zealand, Semi-final: TV listing, live streaming, date, time

    ICC World Cup 2019, India vs New Zealand, Semi-final: TV listing, live streaming, date, time

    MUMBAI: India take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the 2019 ICC World Cup. The Men in Blues' march to semi-final comprises of 7 wins, a loss, and a draw. The table-toppers go into the match as firm favorites given the downturn in fortunes the Black Caps have experienced of late. New Zealand just managed to claw their way into the last four after dominating their first set of games. Kane Williamson's team boasts of some serious talent. They also enjoy a better World Cup record against India. However, Virat Kohli's men have too much firepower to not win this encounter. Anything but an Indian win will be seen as a major upset.

    Where will the 2019 ICC World Cup match between India vs New Zealand take place?

    The  India vs New Zealand 2019 ICC World Cup match will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester

    What time will the ICC World Cup 2019 match between   India vs New Zealand commence?

    The ICC World Cup 2019 match between India vs New Zealand starts at 3 pm IST on 9 July (Tuesday).

    Which TV channels will broadcast the India vs New Zealand match?

    You can watch the India vs New Zealand contest live on the Star Sports network

    How can I live stream the India vs New Zealand match?

    You can live stream the  India vs New Zealand match on Star India’s streaming service Hotstar.

  • Star Sports launches season 7 campaign ahead of vivo pro kabaddi league beginning july 20th 2019

    Star Sports launches season 7 campaign ahead of vivo pro kabaddi league beginning july 20th 2019

    MUMBAI: Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster has announced the launch of the national campaign for Season 7 of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League. Depicting Kabaddi as a tough sport, the campaign highlights key aspects that players build over the course of the season which include strength, agility and absolute brute power. The campaign is conceptualized and created by the in-house creative team at Star Sports and was launched during the most anticipated clash between India and England at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 on Sunday across TV and Digital mediums.

    The first TVC in the series stars Telugu Titans ace defender Vishal Bharadwaj. The other films that follow, feature kabaddi heroes such as ‘The Showman’ Rahul Chaudhari and Siddharth ‘Bahubali’ Desai.

    Siddharth ‘Bahubali’ Desai, star raider of Telugu Titans who features in the campaign said, “The journey of being a kabaddi player is extremely tough; it involves intense practice to become highly skilled at the sport. I have battled it hard to get back to my fittest self after the injury I sustained last season. Being a contact sport and having to raid against 7 world class players is not an easy task and I have to keep thinking on my feet to score maximum points for my team. I don’t think there is any other sport that requires this kind of quick thinking and strength to make a difference in a matter of 30 seconds, this campaign throws light on this fact. We are glad to start the league with our home leg in Hyderabad and look forward to maximum support from our fans.”

    ‘The Showman’ Rahul Chaudhari, star of Tamil Thalaivas this season said, “I am looking forward to winning the title for the first time as we have a very balanced side. Playing under Ajay’s leadership will bring out the best in me and all of us. As far as the TVC is concerned, it brings out the truest meaning of the sport that Kabaddi is not just a contact sport but involves high amount of agility, bravery and strategic thinking. I’m excited to start our new season with my return to Hyderabad against Telugu Titans as it will be a big game, especially as I will be wearing the Tamil Thalaivas jersey.”

    VIVO PKL, the second most watched league in the country and a sporting spectacle that’s growing with each passing year returns with Season 7 on 20th July 2019. The opening match will be played in Gachibowli stadium, Hyderabad between Telugu Titans and U Mumba. Fans can catch the LIVE coverage with telecast beginning at 7:00 pm and matches beginning at 7:30 pm on the Star Sports Network and Hotstar.