Cinema exhibitors PVR, Inox, Miraj Cinemas, and Cinepolis have partnered with Star Sports to telecast all India matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 which is scheduled to start from June 2 in the USA and West Indies. TV broadcaster Star Sports' head of marketing revealed that the cinemas will transform into mini-stadiums for the marquee event where fans will support team India in their World Cup journey.
Rohit Sharma & Co. are currently in the USA preparing for their opener clash which is scheduled to take place on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Team India will play the warmup match against Bangladesh before the tournament opener to get familiar with the conditions of pitches in the USA.
Broadcaster Star Sports on T20 World Cup
“We are thrilled to transform cinemas into mini-stadiums, creating a shared space where fans can come together to passionately support Team India in their journey at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. This association expresses our dedication to fostering a sense of community and joy around cricket, showcasing the power of sport in uniting people," said Star Sports Head of Marketing Vikram Passi.
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Cinepolis MD on T20 World Cup 2024 screenings
"Cricket is more than just a sport in India; it is a unifying force that brings people together. We believe that big matches deserve the big screen, and this association ensures that fans can experience the thrill of cricket in a truly immersive and communal environment," said Cinepolis India MD Devang Sampat.
India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj
Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan.
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