Chandigarh, 8 January 2025: India’s legendary off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and Pakistan’s popular fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar are set to return for the third edition of DP World International League T20. The cricketing icons will once again serve as the brand ambassadors of the tournament that will be broadcasted exclusively on ZEE’s 15-linear TV channels, OTT platform ZEE5, and on its syndicate partners’ TV and digital networks.
Harbhajan Singh, a veteran of the game with over 711-international wickets across formats in his illustrious 18-year career, has been an integral part of the ILT20 since its inception. The 44-year-old also featured in the eminent commentary panel across both seasons. On the other hand, Shoaib Akhtar, who has 444 international wickets for Pakistan, has also joined the ILT20 for the second season of the competition and will continue in his role as ambassador.
Talking about the league, Mr. Ashish Sehgal, Chief Growth Officer – Digital & Broadcast Revenue, Zee Entertainment Enterprise Limited, said, “The return of cricketing legends like Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar as ambassadors brings a lot of significance to the tournament, elevating its appeal for fans across the globe. At ZEE Entertainment, we are committed to delivering world-class sporting experiences to our viewers and our broadcasting strategy highlights our aim to make premium sports content accessible to audiences everywhere.”
The upcoming month-long third edition of DP World ILT20 will begin on 11 January 2025, with the finals slated to take place on Sunday, 9 February 2025. The tournament, which has Bollywood producer and actor Jackky Bhagnani and Ridhima Pathak hosting the opening ceremony, is slated to open with epic performances from Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde and Sonam Bajwa. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM (local time), however spectators will be allowed to enter the stadium from 4:00 PM (local time). Fans can also tune in through the Zee Network and its syndication partners’ broadcast around the world on linear and digital platforms.
