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Zee hits it out of the park with ILT20 Season 4 live across its network
MUMBAI: Cricket fans, mark your calendars December is about to be Zee-lit. Zee Entertainment Enterprises ltd. (‘Z’), India’s content and technology powerhouse, has announced the live broadcast of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4, beginning Tuesday, 2 December 2025, with the grand finale set for Sunday, 4 January 2026.
The blockbuster league, now in its fourth innings, has fast become a fan favourite ranked as the second most-watched T20 league globally after the IPL. This season, Zee is turning up the heat by broadcasting the 34-match tournament live across &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai SD, Zee Cinemalu, and its digital platform Zee 5, in addition to global syndicate partners.
Played across the UAE’s iconic cricketing arenas Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah ILT20 Season 4 promises a month-long festival of fours, sixes, and full houses. The six franchise teams returning to battle it out are MI Emirates (Reliance Industries), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders), Dubai Capitals (GMR), Gulf Giants (Adani Sportsline), Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital), and Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global).
This year, the spotlight shines brighter for Indian fans. Veterans Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, and Unmukt Chand are among the Indian cricketers set to take the field adding a desi flavour to the league’s international mix. Alongside them will be a dazzling line-up of global stars including Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Tim David, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, and Shakib Al Hasan, a dream roster for any T20 aficionado.
Speaking about the upcoming season Zee Entertainment head of advertisement revenue (broadcast and digital) Laxmi Shetty said, “We are delighted to bring the fourth season of DP World ILT20 to viewers, offering an even more engaging and inclusive experience across our network. With world-class players, iconic venues, and top sporting franchises, our goal is to build upon last year’s success and strengthen the league’s position as one of the most-watched global cricket events.”
True to Zee’s philosophy of making cricket accessible to every fan, the network will telecast matches in both Hindi and English, extending the thrill of live T20 action to every corner of the country. Moreover, Zee 5 Hindi will offer free-to-view live streaming of all 34 matches, a move that’s set to democratise cricket viewership and bring the excitement of international cricket closer to home.
With its multi-language strategy and extensive distribution network, Zee is betting big on cricket’s emotional connect and its ability to unite audiences across geographies. After all, in India, cricket isn’t just a sport, it’s prime-time entertainment.
As the countdown begins to Season 4 of the DP World ILT20, expect fireworks, fierce rivalries, and a whole lot of Zee-powered zeal. For fans around the world, this December, the action and the anthem will both be “Zee bole toh cricket bole!
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
