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Zee to broadcast DP World ILT20 season 3 live across 15 channels & Zee5
Mumbai: Cricket enthusiasts, get ready for a month-long carnival of action as DP World International League T20 (ILT20) season 3 kicks off on 11 January 2025. The tournament will feature 34 electrifying matches across iconic UAE venues, concluding with the grand final on 9 February 2025. Fans can catch all the live action exclusively on Zee Entertainment’s 15 linear TV channels, the OTT platform Zee5, and syndicate partner networks globally.
The season opens with a thrilling rematch between defending champions MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Matches will be hosted at Dubai, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium, and Sharjah Cricket Stadium, ensuring fans enjoy high-octane cricket in prime time.
This year, Zee Entertainment aims to build on ILT20’s phenomenal growth, with 348 million viewers globally during the last season. For Season 3, Zee plans to surpass 230 million viewers, introducing broadcasts on South Indian channels and offering content in Hindi and English commentary. The tournament will be aired on channels like &Pictures, Zee Cinema HD, &Flix, Zee Zest, and more, alongside Zee5’s OTT platform.
Zee Entertainment, chief growth officer – digital & broadcast revenue, Ashish Sehgal expressed his excitement: “We are thrilled to present Season 3 of DP World ILT20. With the finest global players, iconic venues, and engaging broadcasts, we aim to make this season the most-widely followed cricket event. Our commitment remains unwavering as we bring unparalleled cricketing action to fans worldwide.”
DP World ILT20 CEO, David White echoed this sentiment: “Season 3 promises bigger thrills with world-class players and teams delivering electrifying entertainment. Our partnership with Zee ensures that fans worldwide experience the best cricketing action live, while also enjoying family-friendly events during matches.”
The league will feature cricketing icons like Andre Russell, David Warner, Sunil Narine, Shimron Hetmyer, and Matthew Wade, alongside exciting debuts by Jason Roy, Fakhar Zaman, and Shai Hope. Teams will continue to showcase UAE’s homegrown talent, with additional players to be announced next week.
From prime-time matches to double-headers on weekends, ILT20 Season 3 promises a dynamic schedule for fans. Special initiatives include ticket offers, family carnivals, and immersive experiences at stadiums.
Mark your calendars and join the cricketing spectacle. DP World ILT20 season 3 begins on 11 January 2025, delivering top-tier cricket excitement to fans in India and beyond.
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.
