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CSA & GSC announce Sony Pictures Networks India as official broadcaster for MSL T20
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPN) has partnered with Cricket South Africa (CSA) along with Global Sports Commerce (GSC), the Commercial Right Holder of Mzansi Super League T20 (MSL T20) for MSL T20 in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. SPN’s sports channels SONY SIX & SONY ESPN will telecast MSL T20 matches, including the Play Off starting on 8th November 2019 & the grand finale on 16th December 2019. Season 2 of the MSL T20 will also be available on GSC’s partner OTT Platform Cricket Gateway on app and website www.cricketgateway.com.
The sports channels of SPN, one of India’s premium sports destination holds the broadcast rights of international cricket in various countries like Australia, South Africa, England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, etc.
Speaking about the partnership, CSA Chief Executive Thabang Moroe said, "We are incredibly excited to have concluded this partnership with SPN, who will be bringing 28 matches live throughout India and the subcontinent. Our mission at Cricket South Africa is to make cricket a truly national sport of winners and accessible to all. This partnership goes a long way in showcasing the Mzansi Super League tournament and our South African culture throughout the world and this is the perfect platform for our very special flavour of cricket to reach new frontiers. We hope our new audience enjoys the matches as much as we will.”
Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business Rajesh Kaul said, “The T20 format has revolutionized the game of cricket to become the most popular and lucrative form in recent years. The addition of the Mzansi Super League T20 adds to our portfolio of the best International sports content. Mzansi Super League T20 will feature household names like AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Jason Roy, Quinton de Kock, Alex Hales, David Miller, Dale Steyn and more who will keep our viewers engaged during the primetime telecast of this exciting tournament”
Commenting on the association Global Sports Commerce Pte. Ltd CEO M.S. Muralidharan said, "We are delighted to have SPN, as the broadcasting partner for the second year of MSL. Our aim is to make Mzansi Super League the second biggest cricketing league in the coming year and what better way than associating with the biggest broadcasters our country has seen. With its wide market reach in India and sub-continent and the matches availability on their Sony Liv app, this association will definitely make it better experience for the Indian fans to watch their favorite cricketers play through the MSL season."
ITW Consulting, leading global sports management company through Global Sports Commerce (GSC), has acquired On-ground Rights, Sponsorships & Innovate production FZE has bagged the global Broadcast Production from Cricket South Africa (CSA) for the Mzansi Super League T20 (MSL T20), and will be official International Commercial and Broadcast partner for the next four years.
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.
