Thu. Mar 28th, 2024

The final confirmation was announced on Tuesday by the Amazon Prime Video as they look forward to their debut into the live sports in India. This has been done as they have acquired the Indian territory rights for the New Zealand Cricket for 2025-26.

They have secured exclusive live cricket rights as they become the first Indian Streaming service to get involved in sporting activities as they get this opportunity from a major cricketing Board.

Amazon Prime Video will get the right to stream all international cricket matches to be played in New Zealand for both men’s and women’s cricket, across ODI, T20 and Tests formats starting late 2021 as this is the part of the multi-year deal between the Prime Video and New Zealand Cricket Board.

In early 2022 it will also cover India’s Tour of New Zealand. There is another expected tour for which the dates are not released yet. Amazon is going to syndicate the rights for the 2020-21 season starting later this month.

The Director & Country General Manager of Amazon Prime Video Gaurav Gandhi has spoken about the future as they are looking forward to bringing the favourite game of India to their streams.

There’s no beat for entertainment in the world of Amazon Prime Video and over the past few years, it has become a go-to destination for any entertainment lover in India.

Mr Gandhi is delighted to have formed an alliance with the New Zealand Cricket Board as they hold great passion for cricket and the rivalry between the 2 countries in cricket has been astonishing. He further looks forward and believes that the prime members would love the initiative.

The Chief Executive of New Zealand Cricket David White has stated that they look to build strong relationships worldwide and thus this is a positive approach as they look to build themselves globally. In terms of viewership, there’s no other country like India and as a result, he is quite fortunate and excited to form this partnership with Amazon Prime Video.

The rights of the New Zealand Cricket in the Indian Territory has a new package to its name on the Amazon Prime Video. There are several other live sporting actions being covered which include the likes of, ATP Tour Events, WTA, the US Open (tennis), UEFA Champions League, Thursday Night Football, the Premier League, Autumn Nations Cup (rugby), and the Seattle Sounders FC.

Through Prime Video channels fans can also subscribe to streaming services such as  NBA League Pass, and PGA TOUR LIVE, Eurosport, MLB.TV.

 

By Salem Bin Amer

Engineer, Badminton player, Fitness enthusiast and a full-time Content writer.