Willow TV Announce US Broadcast Plans for CWC

After acquiring the exclusive rights to distribute the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup on television, broadband and the Internet in the United States, Willow TV has announced its plans for the broadcast of the event.

A deal was reached with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), ICC’s global broadcast and production partner, and Willow has now entered into agreements with DISH Network and DIRECTV, America’s leading satellite television platforms, who will broadcast the World Cup in high-definition.

DISH Network and DIRECTV are the only television providers in the United States that will broadcast the event with Willow distributing via Internet streaming, available across a range of devices.

Vijay Srinivasan, CEO of Willow TV, stated: “The range of viewing options that we have made available for this event is unparalleled, and we look forward to delivering a phenomenal viewing experience to cricket fans throughout the U.S.”

Manu Sawhney, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, added: “We are very pleased to see the increasing popularity of the game in the U.S. and we are committed to bringing the excitement and passion of this iconic cricket tournament to fans in the most comprehensive, engaging and entertaining manner with our signature style production & presentation.”