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ARY has secured media rights in Pakistan for the 2023 Abu Dhabi T10 League as cricket’s fastest format brings together a galaxy of international stars for 32 action-packed matches from 28 November to 9 December.

The eight-team competition starting on 28 November in Abu Dhabi will be broadcast on A Sports, one of Pakistan’s leading sports TV channels.

The seventh season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League features eight teams – Team Abu Dhabi, New York Strikers, Northern Warriors, Deccan Gladiators, Bangla Tigers, Chennai Braves, Morrisville SAMP ARMY, and Delhi Bulls. The teams will go head-to-head in a round-robin format with the four best performing teams competing in the knockout stages with the final set to take place on 9 December.

This latest content acquisition will ensure continued coverage of top-quality sports content on A Sports. Earlier this month, A Sports and ARY Zap successfully covered the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

ARY’s sports offerings in the past two years have included the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups, two seasons of the Pakistan Super League, bilateral matches organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, South Africa 20, Major League Cricket, Canada Global T20, FairBreak Invitational T20, Formula 1, and La Liga.

“I am delighted that A Sports will continue to broadcast high quality cricket with the Abu Dhabi T10 2023 starting later this month,” said Salman Iqbal, ARY Digital Founder and CEO.

“We have just successfully broadcast the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup with The Pavilion – our wrap-around show – gaining traction across the globe.

“My team and I are very keen to build our sports offerings and to bring the best sports events to viewers in Pakistan.”

Speaking on the broadcast in Pakistan, Mr Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman, T10 Sports Management said, “We are delighted to have ARY as our broadcast partners in Pakistan. A Sports and ARY Zap have already garnered a great reputation among sports viewers thanks to their association with some of the biggest sporting events in the past. Pakistan is an important market for us to extend our reach. We want to provide our broadcasters in the region the best version of the sport there is to offer. We are confident the 7th edition of Abu Dhabi T10 will be unlike others – and will only add to the success story of cricket’s shortest and fastest format.”

Abu Dhabi T10 League Schedule

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KARACHI: ARY ZAP, Pakistan’s leading and popular mobile app, has been awarded live-streaming rights for the Pakistan region for the upcoming series of the Pakistan women’s cricket team against South Africa, as well as for domestic cricket events, including the National T20, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and Pakistan Cup following its successful bid in an open and transparent public tender process conducted by the PCB.

By being granted these rights, ARY ZAP will live-stream three T20Is and three ODIs (part of ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25) between Pakistan and South Africa women’s teams at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi from 1 to 14 September.

ARY ZAP’s live streaming partnership with PCB began in the 2022-23 season when ARY successfully acquired rights for Pakistan’s bilateral series against West Indies, England, and New Zealand.

PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf: “The PCB is excited about the response it has received for its live-streaming media rights in the Pakistan region, covering the bilateral women’s cricket series between Pakistan and South Africa, along with the domestic events in three different formats.

“The keen interest shown by valued partners like ARY ZAP is indeed a significant and encouraging step. Their commitment, evident through our open tender process, is a testament to the evolving landscape of cricket.

“We hope to further build upon this and ensure better engagement and content offerings for not only our TV audiences but also our online viewers.”

ARY Digital Founder and CEO, Salman Iqbal: “ARY has always supported and promoted Pakistan cricket and I hope that this partnership will continue to grow from strength to strength.

“South Africa’s tour of Pakistan is a historic event for women’s cricket in Pakistan that will be streamed live on ARY Zap. We will continue to work with PCB to bring our fans exciting cricket action.

“These PCB events now form part of a stellar ARY content portfolio. The ARY group has successfully showcased the HBL Pakistan Super League, bilateral matches featuring the Pakistan Men’s team, ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups, 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, SA20, Lanka Premier League, Major League Cricket, Canada Global T20, Fair Break Invitational T20, Formula 1, and La Liga.”

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KARACHI: ARY Digital Network has once again announced an exciting update for sports lovers in Pakistan as the La Liga season 2023-24 will be broadcasted live on Pakistan’s first HD sports channel A Sports HD and ARY ZAP.

After successfully broadcasting the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 and the previous edition of La Liga, A Sports HD and ARY ZAP will air the next edition of the Spanish league.

Notably, ARY Digital Network successfully secured the rights to the next two La Liga seasons in August last year.

Viewers in Pakistan can watch the event live on A Sports or stream it through the ARY ZAP application.

Administered by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional, it is contested by 20 teams, with the three lowest-placed teams at the end of each season being relegated to the Segunda División and replaced by the top two teams and a play-off winner in that division.

La Liga has been the top league in Europe in each of the seven years from 2013 to 2019 (calculated using accumulated figures from five preceding seasons) and has led Europe for 22 of the 60 ranked years up to 2019, more than any other country.

La Liga Season 2023-24 will commence on August 12.

La Liga will embark with the home side Almeria taking on Rayo Vallecano in the curtain raiser at Power Horse Stadium on August 11. Whereas, Barcelona will be competing in the event to defend their title.

Known for promoting sports in the country, Mr Salman Iqbal- who also owns Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings- has the honour of launching Pakistan’s first HD sports channel A-Sports in October 2021.

A-Sports has previously aired ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 and 2022, PSL Season 2022 and 2023, major bilateral series of the Pakistan cricket team, Formula 1 Grand Prix Season 2022-23, SA20, Major League Cricket, FairBreak Invitational, Karachi Open Squash Championship among other major sports events.

Pakistan’s first HD Sports channel also airs the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL).

ARY ZAP, the popular app owned by ARY Digital Network, recently, live-streamed the five-match ODI and T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand, earlier in April-May.

LAHORE: ARY Digital Network and FairBreak Invitational have partnered to bring 40 live women’s cricket games to Pakistani audiences this year.

The FairBreak Invitational 2023 kicks off in Hong Kong from 3 April and all games will be live on A Sports HD, Pakistan’s first HD sports channel, and ARY ZAP, ARY’s flagship super application.

Billed as the first truly global women’s cricket league, the FairBreak Invitational features 90 players from 36 countries. Pakistani superstars Sana Mir, Bismah Maroof, Fatima Sana, Diana Baig and Aliya Riaz will be in action for their second FairBreak appearance. In all, six teams comprising international cricketers will be taking part in the tournament.

FairBreak Invitational includes 20 matches in Hong Kong this April to be followed by 20 matches in Houston in September 2023.

This year’s event will see a number of international cricket stars taking part in the competition. Some of the leading players include Sune Luus, Shabnim Ismail, Mignon du Preez and Laura Wolvaardt from South Africa, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Sophie Ecclestone, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Dani Wyatt and Sophia Dunkley from England, Stafaine Taylor, Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin and Shemaine Campbelle from the West Indies, Rumana Ahmed and Jahanara Alam from Bangladesh, and Chamari Athapaththu from Sri Lanka,

FairBreak Global delivered the first FairBreak Invitational in May 2022 where 90 players from 35 countries took part and global TV audiences reached the 40-million mark.

Chairman ARY Group, Founder and CEO ARY Digital Network, Salman Iqbal: 

“I am delighted that ARY is partnering with the FairBreak Global. In the last few months, ARY has been at the forefront of promoting women’s cricket in Pakistan.

It is my sincere hope that our coverage of the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup, ICC Women’s World Cup, the PCB women’s exhibition games, and the FairBreak Invitational will inspire the next generation of women cricketers in Pakistan.”

Founder of FairBreak, Shaun Martyn:

“FairBreak is delighted to be partnering with A Sports – Pakistan’s top HD channel, in showcasing 20 Live matches to be played in Hong Kong.

Pakistan’s very own former captains Bismah Maroof and Sana Mir, along with Diana Baig, Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana will be returning to compete in the tournament.

We take pride in being the pioneers of the first ever women’s global T20 with 90 players from 36 countries playing 20 games to compete, in hope to inspire generations to come.”

KARACHI: Following a transparent and fair tender process, ARY Communications has won live-streaming rights in the Pakistan region for the three ODIs against the West Indies and seven Twenty20 Internationals against England.

The three ODIs against the West Indies will be played in Multan on 8, 10 and 12 June, while the schedule of the T20Is against England will be announced in due course.

PCB Chief Executive Faisal Hasnain: “We are pleased with the sale of live-streaming rights for the Pakistan region for the three ODIs against the West Indies and seven T20Is against England. The latest agreement, which has seen a significant surge from the 2021-22 deal, reflects the value of Pakistan cricket and the earnings from this partnership will be reinvested into cricket.

“I want to congratulate ARY for winning the live-streaming rights and delighted that our partnership, which commenced in 2016 when they won the franchise rights for the HBL Pakistan Super League, continues to grow and get stronger.”

ARY Digital Founder and CEO Salman Iqbal: “ARY Communications is proud to become the official live streaming partner of the Pakistan Cricket Board for the upcoming white-ball series with West Indies and England.

I am extremely proud of the fact that ARY Communications has, once again, submitted the highest financial bid in a transparent and public PCB bid process.

As pioneers of innovation in the broadcast industry, we have focused on evolving with the needs of today and we are very excited to introduce ARY ZAP – our super application – to our fans.

Viewers can now easily access wide-ranging content ranging including news, current affairs, entertainment, and sports through a few taps on their mobile phones.

We hope that the Pakistan Cricket Team will be part of some very exciting cricket in the lead up to this year’s ICC T20 World Cup.”