The Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) media group has confirmed the acquisition of exclusive rights for the India national cricket team’s upcoming tour of Ireland.
The tour comprises two Twenty20 fixtures on June 27 and June 29 in Malahide, Ireland. The rights will be exploited on the Sony Six and Sony Ten 3 channels.
Sony Six will provide English commentary, while Sony Ten 3 will have Hindi commentary. SPN’s flagship studio programme, Extraaa Innings, will support the live coverage.
SPN already has rights for national team matches operated by a number of cricket boards, including Australia, England and Wales, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the West Indies and Zimbabwe.