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Abu Dhabi’s T10 seals key TV and OTT partnerships to reach 1bn fans
MUMBAI: The Abu Dhabi T10 has announced its most expansive broadcast line-up yet for the 2025 season, locking in partnerships that will take the tournament to more than one billion fans across 150-plus countries. With over 20 television and OTT partners onboard, the league is gearing up for its widest international footprint since inception.
The multi-platform strategy spans six continents, making T10 cricket available to traditional TV loyalists and digital-first audiences alike. From Star Sports in India to Fox Sports in Australia, Willow TV in North America and Southeast Asia, and Premier Sports in the UK, the league is stacked with premium partners amplifying its global presence.
In South Asia, viewers will be spoilt for choice: India’s coverage rolls out across Star Sports 1 (in English and Hindi), Star Sports Khel, and FanCode. Bangladesh’s T Sports, Pakistan’s A Sports and Ary Zap, Sri Lanka’s Peo Sports and Viu Plus, and Afghanistan’s Ariana TV ensure the region is fully covered. European fans can tune in via Cricket Lounge, while audiences in the Caribbean, Mena, Zimbabwe, and beyond have dedicated broadcasters and OTT platforms streaming the action live.
The line-up also underscores Abu Dhabi T10’s push towards multilingual accessibility, with coverage across English, Hindi, and regional languages tailored to major cricketing markets.
“This comprehensive broadcast partnership represents our commitment to making cricket’s fastest format accessible to fans everywhere,” said T Ten Global Sports founder and chairman Shaji Ul Mulk. He added that the vast broadcast network, stretching from Star Sports and Willow TV to Premier Sports, FanCode and StarzPlay, puts the league “in front of more fans than ever before”, further cementing Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a premier sporting destination.
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.
