India are all set to host the 2023 Cricket World Cup which is expected to be held between October 5 and November 19.
The 2023 Asian Cup, on the other hand, will be held in Sri Lanka between September 2 and September 17.
And in what is a huge news for fans, Disney+Hotstar has decided to broadcast the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 and the 2023 Asian Cup live on their OTT platform for free in India.
The decision has been made to make cricket more accessible to the Indian audience.
What did Disney+Hotstar say?
Speaking on the company's decision to stream World Cup and Asia Cup matches for free for the audience in India, Sajith Sivanandan, Head of Disney+ Hotstar said in a statement,
Disney+ Hotstar has remained at the forefront of the rapidly evolving OTT industry in India and the various innovations we have introduced to continue enhancing the viewer experience have allowed us to delight our audiences across the region. Making the Asia Cup and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup available to a wider audience, we believe, will help us grow the overall eco-system.
Where can you watch the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 and the 2023 Asian Cup in India?
Disney+Hotstar will stream events live on their OTT platform for free in India.
Tournament | Time | Venue | TV Channel/Live Stream |
ICC Men's World Cup 2023 | October 5 - November 19 (Expected) | India | Disney+Hotstar |
2023 Asia Cup | September 2 - September 17 | Sri Lanka | Disney+Hotstar |