Ten Sports, which is jointly owned by Taj Television and the Essel Group, has won the broadcast rights of Sri Lanka’s upcoming tour of Pakistan.
The first leg of the tour, in January, comprises three one day internationals and the second leg comprises two Test matches in February 2009.
Chris McDonald, CEO, Taj Television, said, “We are happy that international cricket is making a return to Pakistan. Pakistan has always been, and remains, one of the most exciting teams in the world, and fans across the globe will be keen to see their form when they take on Sri Lanka.”
Sri Lanka are taking the place of India, who cancelled their tour to Pakistan, originally scheduled for this month. The Sri Lankan team will play the first two ODIs in Karachi January 20 and 21. However, the final ODI will be played in Lahore on January 24. The first Test match is scheduled from February 22, in Karachi, followed by the second Test in Lahore from March 2.