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Eurosport India has exciting news for cricket enthusiasts as they have gained the exclusive rights to broadcast the upcoming three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The matches are scheduled to start on August 22 and will be played in Sri Lanka, acting as a neutral venue.
The ODI series will take place in Hambantota and Colombo, providing conditions similar to those encountered in venues for the Asia Cup and the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup. This presents an excellent opportunity for both teams to prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup, beginning on August 30, and the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup, starting from October 5.
Ruchir Jain, the Head of Distribution & Sale at Eurosport, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, expressed the network’s excitement to bring live coverage of the Afghanistan-Pakistan ODI series to cricket enthusiasts in India. He also hinted at more high-profile matches being featured on Eurosport India in the near future.
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The ODI series holds great significance for both teams. Afghanistan, with players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, aims for a series win against Pakistan. Meanwhile, Pakistan, led by Babar Azam and boasting players like Imamul-Haq and Shaheen Afridi, seeks to maintain their strong performance against Afghanistan, having faced them four times before in ODIs.
Overall, cricket fans can look forward to thrilling matches and a competitive showdown between Afghanistan and Pakistan, all brought to them through Eurosport India’s exclusive broadcast.
-IANS
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