ICC Cricket Rights Awarded in Pakistan Until 2025
Pakistan Television Corporation (PTVC) and Tower Sports, a subsidiary of Hum Network Limited, secure non-exclusive rights in Pakistan.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that ICC cricket rights until the end of 2025 have been awarded to Pakistan Television Corporation (PTVC) and Tower Sports, the Landing Rights License Holder of Ten Sports Pakistan, in Pakistan.
PTVC and Tower Sports have secured non-exclusive rights for six men’s and women’s ICC World events until the end of 2025. Alongside TV rights, both parties will also have digital rights, allowing fans across Pakistan to enjoy the games.
The events covered in both deals include the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, and ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Statements from ICC and Broadcast Partners
ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice, expressed his delight at the new partnership: “We are delighted to welcome PTVC and Tower Sports into our portfolio of broadcast partners for the next two years. Pakistan is a very important market for world cricket with a large and passionate fan base and we are thrilled to be able to take ICC events to more people in the country.”
Managing Director of PTVC, Sayyed Mubashar Tauqir Shah, commented on the milestone: “Securing rights to ICC world events for another two years represents a significant milestone for PTVC. We are thrilled to bring ICC World Cups to the homes of millions of fans across Pakistan. This underpins our unwavering commitment to delivering premium sports content and engaging with cricket fans across the country.”
CEO of Hum Network, Duraid Qureshi, expressed his excitement: “Tower Sports is proud to announce its latest triumph in securing the rights to broadcast world cricket, reaffirming our commitment to deliver unparalleled sports entertainment to fans in Pakistan. With this exciting development, we can’t wait to bring the thrill and excitement of ICC World Cups directly to the screens of fans across Pakistan.”