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Eurosport India acquires the broadcasting rights of Bangladesh Premier League T20
Mumbai: Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Friday that it has acquired the broadcasting rights for the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s, international T20 league – Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The tournament will be broadcast live on Eurosport India and will take place in various cities across Bangladesh between 6 January and 16 February.
Founded in 2012, BPLT20 heads into its ninth edition this year. A total of 46 games in the 2023 season will see seven teams compete against each other in a double round robin format, with the top four teams moving into the qualifiers before the summit clash on 16 February 2023.
The league features prominent Bangladeshi stars Shakib al Hasan, Litton Das, Tamim Iqbal, Mashrafe Mortaza, and Taskin Ahmed, to name a few, while many international players, including Dasun Shanaka, Shohaib Malik, Sikandar Raza, Rahkeem Cornwall, Sean Williams, and Abrar Ahmed, Indian player Unmukt Chand will also be seen in action.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of distribution & Eurosport, South Asia Ruchir Jain said, “Cricket is a religion in India, and Eurosport is proud to bring fans live coverage of the high paced Bangladesh Premier League T20. The BPL T20 boasts standout players and teams who are loved across the entire country, and we are confident that the 2023 season will bring even more passion, action, and excitement.”
Prior to the BPL, Eurosport India was the official broadcaster of the historic Fairbreak Invitational in 2022, as well as the Oman Tri Series for Indian cricket fans. Eurosport India has also telecasted a few major sporting events, which include the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games along with the 2022 AFC Asian Women’s Cup.
Eurosport India started off its 2023 programming with NepalT20, the official T20 league of the Nepal Cricket Board.
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.
