India: Disney Star takes over T10 tournaments

Disney Star has entered into an agreement with T Ten Global to bring all four T10 cricket tournaments – Zim Afro T10, US Masters T10, Abu Dhabi T10 and the newly launched Lanka T10 – to fans in India over the next four months. The two-year agreement will see Disney Star provide coverage in English and regional languages ​​for Indian audiences.

Since its inception in Sharjah in 2017, T10 cricket has become a global sensation, with seven seasons in the UAE alone. Under the leadership of CEO Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global has successfully expanded the format to new regions, including Africa, the US and Asia.

“We are delighted to partner with T Ten Global to bring the thrill of T10 cricket to millions of Indian fans,” he said Harry Griffith, Head of Acquisitions & Syndication – Sports, Disney Star, “Cricket in India is a celebration and this partnership will give fans another reason to celebrate. We are confident that T10 will captivate viewers with its fast-paced action and unparalleled entertainment value.”

Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, Founder and Chairman, T Ten Global Sports, added:We are very happy to welcome Star Sports on board who will be a big pillar of support for us as they help us reach more fans across India. This association has the potential to be a game changer for us and the reach of Star Sports coupled with the dynamic nature of cricket is a very encouraging sign.”

The 2024 T10 season begins with the return of Zim Afro T10 after its inaugural edition. Season 2 begins on September 21, featuring David Warner, Dawid Malan, Yasir Shah, Carlos Brathwaite, James Neesham and Colin Munro, promising a week of high-energy action in Harare, with three matches taking place each day. After Zim Afro T10, the action continues with a series of T10 tournaments around the world.

The US Masters T10 will take place from November 8-19 and will feature cricket legends including Suresh Raina, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Dwayne Bravo, Aaron Finch, Mohammad Hafeez, Martin Guptill, Shaun Marsh, Kamran Akmal, Harbhajan Singh, Abdul Razzaq, Denesh Ramdin and Mashrafe Mortaza. The Abu Dhabi T10 is scheduled from November 21 to December 2, while the newly launched Lanka T10 will run from December 12 to 22.