Star Sports has received a tepid response from the sponsor for the India versus South Africa T20 Series, as per reports. However, this hasn’t dampened the official broadcaster’s spirit. Starting on Thursday, Disney Star has opted to keep the Multi-language & Multi-channel plan for the series.
In how many languages will the series be broadcast?
The first T20 match between India and South Africa will be broadcast live on Star Sports networks. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, and Star Sports Bangla are among the channels available on Star Sports. There are still discussions going on if the series can get telecast in Oriya language for the very first time.
In a five-match T20 International series against South Africa, the Indian squad, captained by KL Rahul, will try to make history. The most consecutive T20I victories in history. Featuring the motto ‘ChaseTheRecord,’ the official broadcaster has also launched a campaign with Bollywood Megastar Aamir Khan.
In T20 Internationals, India is on a 12-match winning streak.
- 66 runs vs Afghanistan
- 8 wickets vs Scotland
- 9 wickets vs Namibia
- 5 wickets vs New Zealand
- 7 wickets vs New Zealand
- 73 runs vs New Zealand
- 6 wickets vs West Indies
- 8 runs vs West Indies
- 17 runs vs West Indies
- 62 runs vs Sri Lanka
- 7 wickets vs Sri Lanka
- 6 wickets vs Sri Lanka *
India and Afghanistan have both won 12 consecutive games in the past. If India wins the first T20 in Delhi, it would set a new record against South Africa.
IND vs SA LIVE STREAM – RECORD FOR MOST CONSECUTIVE T20I WINNERS: When the bilateral series begins on June 9, 2022, India will be aiming for a 13-0 victory streak in the first T20I.
The Star Sports Network has launched a campaign called #ChaseTheRecord, which features actor Aamir Khan.
“ChaseTheRecord” campaign by Aamir Khan
Star Sports’ in-house team designed and conceived the campaign. In the ad video, Aamir Khan wears the Team India jersey while imitating the cheers of the crowd.
This is what the actor had to say:
“There’s always a very special feeling when Team India is in action. This time, they come together post franchise cricket to play for India and for the world record of 13 consecutive T20I wins. I have blocked my time from 7 PM on June 9th like all the other fans for the opening match”
Here’s how the campaign looks like
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