JUST IN: SABC make move to broadcast Cricket World Cup

The highly anticipated Cricket World Cup will take place in India from 5 October to 19 November, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has notably made an offer to MultiChoice (DSTV) for the sub-licensing for the tournament and now “awaits their response”.

“This move seeks to enhance access to premier cricket content for the masses and reaffirms the commitment to providing the best in sports entertainment to citizens, regardless of their geographic location or economic status,” a statement read on Wednesday.

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This offer comes not long after it was confirmed that SABC will be able to broadcast as many as 16 Rugby matches, including every match that the Springboks participate in.

Furthermore, two quarter-final matches, one semi-final, the bronze final, the final and the closing ceremony will all be shown.

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An agreement has been reached with MultiChoice for 16 matches to be broadcast by the SABC, including the opening ceremony and opening match, all matches that the Springboks participate in, two quarter-final matches, one… pic.twitter.com/CDgVFKrS7R

— Cash N Sport (@CashNSport) September 7, 2023

2 QF matches, 1 SF, the bronze final. The final. And closing ceremony. Should the Springboks not qualify for the knockout stages, the above matches will, in any event, be broadcast.

— Cindy Poluta (@CindyPoluta) September 7, 2023

The official communication from the SABC regarding the Rugby World Cup pic.twitter.com/o8vYE7IcKz

— Xoli Zondo (MBA) (@XoliswaZondo) September 7, 2023

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PROTEAS CRICKET WORLD CUP SQUAD

Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (Momentum Multiply Titans), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Dafabet Warriors), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions) and Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).

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Management

Rob Walter (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Jean-Paul Duminy (Batting Coach), Eric Simons (Bowling Coach), Wandile Gwavu (Fielding Coach), Thomas Dawson-Squibb (Performance Coach), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Dr Hashendra Ramjee (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Lucy Davey (Media Manager) and Zunaid Wadee (Security Officer).

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