Star Sports has bagged the television media rights for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21.
Star Sports will exclusively telecast the tournament live in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and the MENA region, including UAE.
“We are delighted to announce Star Sports as the official television broadcaster for the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League 2023. Since the inception of the LPL, it has not only showcased an exciting brand of cricket but also provided a platform for Sri Lankan cricket to steadily churn out talented cricketers. With committed stakeholders like Star Sports, we are very excited to bring the global cricketing audience an opportunity to not only witness an extremely competitive and captivating brand of T20 cricket but also dish out unmatched non-live cricketing content for fans across India, Sri Lanka, the subcontinent and MENA region,” said, Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and CEO, IPG Group, official rights holder of LPL.
“I am highly confident that the Lanka Premier League 2023 is going to reach new heights in terms of competitiveness among teams and excitement among fans, thus elevating the tournament to a new level; hence, having a renowned broadcaster like Star Sports take the tournament to the doorstep of a wider audience is highly welcome,” said, Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director, Lanka Premier League 2023.
Confirming the development in a statement, Star Sports said the association will see the upcoming season reach a wider audience.
Among international players participating in LPL 2023 will be Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, David Miller, Thisara Parera, Wanidu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka. Five teams will compete in matches hosted in Colombo and Kandy.
