Z secures exclusive broadcast rights for India’s tour of Zimbabwe
The company will exclusively broadcast the Twenty20 International series across Unite8 Sports channels in July 2026
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Published: Jun 10, 2026 10:03 PM | 1 min read
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- Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for India's tour of Zimbabwe, enhancing its sports portfolio.
- The partnership with Zimbabwe Cricket aims to strengthen Zee's presence in cricket and football, alongside other properties like IL T20 and FIFA World Cup 2026™.
- Matches will be broadcast live on Unite8 Sports 1 and 1 HD in Hindi, and Unite8 Sports 2 and 2 HD in English.
- Bavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer of Unite8 Sports, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition, emphasizing the company's strategy to diversify its sports offerings.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’), has further strengthened its presence across the sports ecosystem by acquiring the exclusive broadcast rights for India’s tour of Zimbabwe.
The partnership with Zimbabwe Cricket enhances the Company’s presence across key sports like cricket and football, with properties like the IL T20 and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ amongst others.
The matches will air LIVE on Unite8 Sports 1 and Unite8 Sports 1 HD in Hindi, along with Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD in English.
Commenting on the development, Bavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer – Unite8 Sports, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “We are delighted to bring India’s tour of Zimbabwe to viewers as we continue to scale Unite8 Sports into a compelling destination for premium global sport. This acquisition reflects our broader strategy of building a diversified sports portfolio. We will continue to offer rich and engaging sporting action across our platforms and look forward to a long term partnership with Zimbabwe cricket.”
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