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Sony Pictures Networks bags India-Bangladesh tour rights
Mumbai: Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) has secured exclusive television rights to broadcast the India-Bangladesh tour. Sports fans can watch the inning live on Sony Sports Ten 5, Sony Sports Ten 3, and Sony Sports Ten 4, which are exclusive to the Indian territory.
The Indian cricket team will visit Bangladesh beginning 4 December led by Rohit Sharma and vice captain KL Rahul. Star players such as Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, and Mohammed Shami will also be part of team India’s lineup.
Fans will be hoping for an all-round performance from Ravindra Jadeja as he prepares to return to the field after a knee injury. This series will be India’s final before facing Sri Lanka in January 2023, consisting of three one-day internationals and two tests.
The series will add to Sony Sports Network’s nonstop cricket coverage, and the broadcaster will be hoping for India to continue its international success.
Sony Pictures Networks India chief revenue officer & distribution and head of sports business Rajesh Kaul said, “It gives us immense pleasure to present fans with Team India’s final series before ending a successful year of cricket. India’s overseas record under the leadership of Rohit Sharma has been remarkable, and we hope to witness the same success in Bangladesh. We hope to continue providing fans with nonstop cricket action with this series.”
Bangladesh Cricket Board chief executive officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury added, “We are happy to note that Sony Sports Network has acquired the broadcast rights for India’s tour of Bangladesh in 2022. Sony Sports Network is among the industry leaders, and I am sure the broadcast quality and standards will be befitting of a much-anticipated series like this one.”
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
