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Zee News The Cricket show: A winning formula of cricket, humor, and expert insights

Mumbai: In the dynamic world of sports entertainment, Zee News’ The Cricket show stands out as a triumph, captivating global audiences and cricket aficionados with an impressive viewership surpassing 672 million across YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. The show’s unique concept, seamlessly blending cricket analysis with a touch of humor, has propelled it to the forefront of sports chat shows, delivering an engaging and entertaining experience for its vast audience.

Renowned for its in-depth match analysis roasts, exclusive Q&A sessions with cricket legends such as Shoaib Akhtar and Aakash Chopra, and live interactions with cricket influencers like Chayan, Prashant, and Abhishek, The Cricket show has become a staple for enthusiasts seeking an immersive cricket experience. Importantly, the show transcends studio discussions, fostering real-time connections with the pulse of the cricketing community.

The show’s exceptional coverage of the World Cup 2023 includes valuable insights from Shoaib Akhtar into Australia’s prowess in knockout matches, setting the stage for the much-anticipated clash between Australia and South Africa in the semi-finals. One of the distinctive features of the show is its commitment to steering clear of controversies, providing a refreshing and positive platform for cricket discussions. This commitment to maintaining a high standard of content significantly contributes to the show’s popularity and credibility.

In a recent episode, Shoaib Akhtar also provided an insightful analysis on the reasons behind India’s defeat. The show also featured an exclusive interview where Shoaib Akhtar boldly declared Hardik Pandya as a future captain, offering a unique perspective on the team dynamics.

Zee News editor Rajnish Ahuja said, “The Cricket show is a celebration of the spirit of cricket, meticulously crafted by our passionate team at Zee News. Our commitment to delivering resonant content and fostering a positive, controversy-free environment for cricket discussions is a testament to the show’s unwavering credibility. We take immense pride in providing a refreshing space for fans to revel in the game they love, solidifying the show’s standing as a reliable and esteemed source in the cricketing world.”

“The success of The Cricket show reverberates not just as applause from cricket enthusiasts but as a strategic crescendo for Zee Media Co Ltd. Its impact on our business landscape is akin to a well-played innings – calculated, impactful, and leaving a lasting impression on our brand, partnerships, and market influence,” highlighted Zee Media Co Ltd CEO Abhay Ojha

As the cricketing world continues to evolve Zee News’ The Cricket show remains a beacon of excellence, delivering unparalleled cricket content that resonates with fans worldwide.

Zee News continues to lead the way in news broadcasting, setting records and making history. With a dedicated team of journalists and professionals, the channel remains steadfast in its pursuit of journalistic excellence, always striving to inform, engage, and inspire its viewers.

Zee Media Co Ltd, one of India’s leading media companies, has a strong presence in the news and regional genres, with 16 news channels in seven different languages, reaching more than 528 million viewers through its linear and digital properties.

November 28, 2023
Australia tour of India resumes with five-match T20I series on Viacom18

Mumbai: India and Australia will go up a gear, taking on each other in a five-match T20I series starting November 23 live on JioCinema and Sports18 network. The series is of great significance for both sides as they will look to find the right combination ahead of the T20 World Cup in June 2024.

Even as JioCinema continues to offer the series in 11 languages for free, on TV, the series will be aired live on Sports18 – 1 SD & HD and Colors Cineplex. JioCinema will continue to offer viewers the fast-paced format in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

The expert panel for the series across languages will include Ashish Nehra making his debut for the network joining Aakash Chopra, Saba Karim, Abhinav Mukund, Sarandeep Singh, Kiran More, Abhishek Nayar, VRV Singh, Manoj Tiwary among others.

“The five-match T20I series will be a continuation of our efforts in elevating the consumer’s overall experience of sports consumption,” said a Viacom18 spokesperson. “It is our endeavour to continuously push the envelope on digital and reach far and wide with our TV channels.”

The series will continue to stream in 4K on JioCinema and fans will be offered the popular predict and win fan engagement contest Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan. Introduced first during the 2023 TATA IPL, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan was a runaway success as tens of thousands won exciting prizes including over 60 contestants driving away a premium hatchback. The contest also brought out stirring stories of how winning the car changed fortunes for many from India’s heartlands.

Viewers can continue to watch their preferred sports by downloading JioCinema (iOS & Android). For the latest updates, news, scores, and videos, fans can follow Sports18 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and JioCinema on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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November 21, 2023
ESPNcricinfo launches new, reimagined app
MUMBAI: ESPNcricinfo’s news website recently launched a new and reimagined app on its 25th anniversary celebration this year. The new app reinforces the brand’s position as an innovator, introducing new features and delivers a unique blend of personalisation and performance along with the best coverage of the sport in India and globally.

The reimagined ESPNcricinfo phone app has more personal and dynamic and would be unique experience to each user based on their particular interests, while also enabling meaningful curation and presentation from ESPN’s storytellers, journalists and content creators. Cricket fans get:
- Super-fast, easy-to-access scores and the world’s most respected news, features and opinion coverage of cricket, presented in an integrated main content feed
- A powerful, easy-to-use interface that enhances user-driven personalisation
- Rich presentation of ESPNcricinfo’s industry-leading video content, including highlights, clips, original shows, commentary and analysis, all delivered right on the home screen.
ESPN India and South Asia head vice president Ramesh Kumar said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of the re-imagined app, giving each and every fan a more personal experience with our industry leading scores, news and video.”

“We have always kept fans at the core of all we do. The new app marks the latest evolution in our storied history as one of the internet’s digital sports pioneers and is another way that ESPNcricinfo is raising the game for cricket fans in creating the best experience across every device and platform. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, ESPNcricinfo is more committed than ever to being every fans digital connection to the sport loved by nearly two billion people worldwide,” he added.

Fans can also watch live match action on ESPN.in.

From June 2017 to May 2018, ESPNcricinfo has seen a 50 per cent year-on-year increase in total minutes spent and a 300 per cent increase in video consumption. It is one of the most visited digital sports destinations in India with over one billion visits annually.

ESPNcricinfo’s programming around the series comprises pre and post-match shows, video highlights, though-provoking analysis with unmatched statistical data, specially designed to bring the game closer to fans. To help deliver its coverage, ESPNcricinfo has roped in top cricket talent as experts, including Mark Butcher, Steve Harmison, James Taylor, Ravi Bopara and Nick Compton, who mesh seamlessly with their Indian counterparts Murali Kartik Ajit Agarkar, Aakash Chopra and Murali Kartik.
July 14, 2018
CricketNext Ranks #2, ahead of major sports players

MUMBAI: Even before the onset of the T20 season, News 18 Sports (including CricketNext), has raced ahead to #2 with an all-time high traffic of 10.075 Million across desktop and mobile, according to comScore India, Feb 2018 MMX Multi-Platform, Sports Category.

CricketNext is renowned for its “news” over “opinion” offering – and is a one-stop-destination for all cricket fans. With one of the fastest score cards in the business, as well as live blogs and in-depth match analysis, the platform is swiftly becoming the preferred destination for all the fans of the sport in country.

In addition to dabbling into the key features on CricketNext, visitors also engage in popular features on the portal such as ‘From the Press Box,’ ‘From the Archives’ and ‘Off the Field’ amongst others. The engaging features ensure that the visitors are constantly updated about the happenings in the field, and allows them to keep tabs on their favorite players.

For the upcoming T20 season, CricketNext has tied up with former cricketer and KKR batsman – Aakash Chopra, in an exclusive digital show “Opening Salvo.” A respected commentator with an eye for detail, Aakash Chopra will bring to the table some interesting pre-match analysis before every match. With this addition, the platform will be delivering a comprehensively engaging experience to cricket fans, like never before.

Commenting on the tie up, Aakash Chopra said, “From power play to the death overs…I’m hoping to cover the depth of T20 cricket for CricketNext this IPL.”

Speaking about the development, News18.com & CricketNext, Business Head, Rajiv Singh said, “This seems like one of the most promising T20 seasons, and we are expecting a traffic of 40 – 50 million unique visitors.”

The comprehensive experience of CricketNext is also available via the CricketNext app on android and iOS.

April 2, 2018