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ICC women’s cricket gets the full broadcast treatment
MUMBAI: The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is getting the full broadcast bells-and-whistles treatment, with every match set for live production on ICC.tv with the tournament kicking off today on 30 September across five venues in India and Sri Lanka.
The production, backed by JioStar as production services partner and NEP supplying kit, is serving up a 30-minute pre-game show, in-depth innings-break analysis and comprehensive post-match wrap-ups—the full monty for cricket fans worldwide.
ICC.tv, working with JioStar, is producing vertical, mobile-first coverage for select games, catering to the thumb-scrolling generation.
On the tech front, Hawk-Eye’s Smart Replay system is powering the Decision Review System (DRS) whilst also providing Piero graphics for tactical insights and technical analysis. WTVision is handling scoring graphics, collaborating with Cricviz for deep cricket data and analytics. Quidich Innovation Labs rounds out the team with player tracking services and Field 360°, a dynamic virtual field model that showcases evolving fielding positions in real time.
The tournament’s commercial clout underscores women’s cricket’s surging popularity. The broadcast is reaching audiences via Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Sky Sports, SuperSport, Willow, Prime Video, CricLife, PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ESPN, Sky NZ, TSM, ATN and TV1—a global footprint that would have been unthinkable a decade ago.
Emirates, Aramco and DP World have signed on as premier partners, whilst Coca-Cola, Sobha, Rexona and Google have joined as global partners. Royal Stag, FanCraze and Near round out the commercial roster as official supporters, with Cricket4Good backing the tournament’s social responsibility initiatives.
The tournament marks another step forward in broadcasting women’s cricket with production values matching the men’s game—and sponsors queuing up to be part of it.
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.
