Sony Pictures Sports Networks to broadcast India's tour of Sri Lanka

For the first time in three years, India will be playing a series that has matches in all three formats (test, ODI, T20) overseas


The Sony Pictures Sports Networks (SPSN) will broadcast India’s tour of Sri Lanka, which kicks off on 26th July 2017. The series promises to be a treat for cricket enthusiasts, with a line up of three tests, five ODIs and a standalone T20, to be played across four scenic venues in Sri Lanka. For the first time in three years, India will be playing a series that has matches in all three formats, overseas. 

 

India’s tour of Sri Lanka will also see the network’s celebrated live wrap-around analysis show ‘Extraaa Innings’ hosted by Harsha Bhogle. Showcasing, pre, mid and post-match analyses of the series, the wrap-around show will feature expert insights from an impressive line-up of panellists like Sunil Gavaskar, Ajay Jadeja, Murali Kartik and Russel Arnold. Moreover, Simon Doull will provide pitch analysis.

 

Rajesh Kaul, President, Distribution and Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, “With two channels dedicated to cricket, we are committed to offering Indian cricket fans with the finest of cricketing action in 2017. The all format India tour of Sri Lanka series will ensure that there is something for every cricket enthusiast providing premier sporting action that promises an unmatched viewing experience with the best panellists and experts.”  

 

Uday Sodhi, EVP and Head - Digital Business, SonyLIV said, “SonyLIV has established its foothold as India’s premium digital entertainment destination when it comes to entertainment and sports, and it further reinforces its position as the ultimate online destination for the sports fan with the India’s tour of Sri Lanka. As the most diverse, original and relevant entertainment content source in India’s OTT domain, sports is an integral part of that diversity. We aim to provide our users with a year-round, immersive sporting experience.”

 

 

 























Test Matches




26-Jul-17




Galle




9:15 am onwards




3-Aug-17




Colombo




9:15 am onwards




12-Aug-17




Kandy




9:15 am onwards




































ODI Matches




20-Aug-17




Dambulla




1.30 pm onwards




24-Aug-17




Kandy




1.30 pm onwards




27-Aug-17




Kandy




1.30 pm onwards




31-Aug-17




Colombo




1.30 pm onwards




3-Sep-17




Colombo




1.30 pm onwards
















T20 Match




6-Sep-17




Colombo




6:00 pm onwards




 

Viewers can watch the series LIVE and Exclusive from July 26, 2017 to September 6, 2017 in English on SONY SIX and SONY SIX HD and in Hindi on SONY TEN 3 and SONY TEN 3 HD. Viewers on the go can also watch the series by LIVE streaming it on the SonyLIV App and its website, 

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