Sony LIV to stream live India-NZ series
Along with live streaming, Sony LIV offers a chance to catch up with a complete package of match highlights, fours, sixes, wickets, best catches and fielding moments
BestMediaInfo Bureau | Mumbai | January 15, 2014
The India vs New Zealand cricket series will be available live on Sony LIV, Multi Screen Media (MSM)'s video-on-demand service. Along with live streaming of the entire series, Sony LIV offers a chance to catch up with a complete package of match highlights, fours, sixes, wickets, best catches and fielding moments, 100s/ 50s and 10/5 wicket hauls and the 'Man of the Match' moments. Additionally, viewers can also enjoy the special fun moments on and off the field.
The series will be held in New Zealand and is scheduled from January 19 to February 18, 2014. The 30-day tour starts with five ODIs followed by two Test Matches. Fans can watch the match LIVE on www.SonyLIV.com or by downloading the Sony LIV application for mobiles and tablets from iOS, Android, Windows and Java app stores. Another way to download the Sony LIV application on mobile phones is sending an SMS with LIV to 5252525.
Nitesh Kripalani, Executive VP - New Media, Business Development & Digital/Syndication at Sony Entertainment Network, commented, “We want to make 2014's first India series available to our viewers on multiple digital platforms. Viewers can log on to Sony LIV via any connected device and enjoy the cricket action live. We have also introduced special content packages from the series to give cricket enthusiasts a complete immersive and engaging viewing experience.”
Sony Six has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights to this cricket series.
Prasana Krishnan, EVP & Business Head, Sony Six, said, “It gives us immense pleasure to partner with Sony LIV for the series. Sony LIV has been successfully catering to the entertainment needs of the online users across segments. With this association, we wish to extend our commitment to deliver the best of sports entertainment to our viewers across platforms. Our viewers will now be able to follow live cricket action while being on the move.”
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