The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed details of the broadcast arrangements in place for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024, as South Africa prepares to host the action from 19 January.
The event has historically provided fans with the first glimpse of the stars of tomorrow, and for the first time ever, all 41 matches at the event will be broadcast live to audiences around the globe.
Among the destinations for live broadcast coverage, fans can catch the action on Star Sports (India), Amazon (Australia), Sky Sports (UK), Supersport (Sub-Saharan Africa), CricLife (MENA), Willow (USA and Canada), ESPN (Caribbean and South America) and Sky Sport (New Zealand).
Fans in other territories will be able to watch the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 for free on the ICC’s OTT platform, ICC.tv, ensuring live coverage of all matches across the world.
A full list of broadcasters and territories can be found here.
Matchday broadcast coverage will include pre-match build-up and post-match reactions with the captains’ interviews.
Renowned broadcaster and former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop will be leading the commentary team and he will be joined by Scott Styris, Samuel Badree and Lydia Greenway, former international stars who have lifted ICC world titles for their respective teams.
Other former international cricketers on the roster include WV Raman, Marina Iqbal, Ed Rainsford, Bazid Khan, Abhinav Mukund, Tino Mawoyo, HD Ackerman and Jon Kent.
The line-up will also include broadcasters Charles Dagnall, Melinda Farrell, Andrew Leonard, Raunak Kapoor, Philasande Sixaba, Firdose Moonda and Zaahier Adams.
Ian Bishop: “I always look forward to the U19 World Cups as some of the world’s best up-and-coming players are on show. To follow all the talent so closely and to then see them develop into great achievers is very satisfying.
“I wish the players the very best and look forward to all the action, just as fans around the world would be doing over the next few weeks.”
Lydia Greenway: “The Under-19 World Cup is an established feeder system for men’s cricket and I am so glad we also have one for women now. These tournaments provide just the right kind of exposure players need at that age, preparing them for bigger challenges ahead.
“I’m sure this edition will unearth some outstanding players, and this will be a fantastic tournament to watch.”
Scott Styris: “The Under-19 World Cup provides players from around the world a pathway for the future and the results have been there for everyone to see. The likes of Kane Williamson, Virat Kohli and Kagiso Rabada have all tread this path, having featured in past editions.
“It’s a great opportunity for me to be close to the action and see all these future stars compete on the big stage.”
Charles Dagnall: “The Under-19 World Cup is where careers are born. Many household names of cricket first showcased their skills, potential and character at this wonderful event and what a thrill it will be to watch the best young players in the world come together on the big stage.
“It will be a pleasure working alongside a fabulous team of commentators and I can’t wait for the action to begin.”
The coverage will be delivered by Sunset+Vine, supported by their local OB equipment partner, Dimensions. The on-air graphics will be provided by Quidich Innovation Labs.
Fans will also be able to follow the action closely at u19worldcup.com and the ICC’s mobile app, with highlights, interviews and behind the scenes content provided in addition to live-scoring and the latest tournament news.
The ICC will also showcase a host of other tournament content, including match action, through its social media channels, celebrating the future stars of the sport using hashtag #u19worldcup
