- Decode every match with insights and analysis from Stephen Fleming and Shaun Tait, the expert panelists for the flagship studio show - ESPNcricinfo Match Day
- Join the upcoming movie ‘Raabta’ stars Sushant Singh Rajput who played reel-life Dhoni and Kriti Sanon on ESPNcricinfo’s light-hearted show Runorder as they cheer for India against Pakistan on 4th June 2017
Mumbai, 1st June 2017: ESPNcricinfo, the go-to destination for all things cricket, is all set to get the ball rolling for this ICC Championship Trophy starting on the 1st of June with its flagship analysis-led studio show Match Day and Runorder, a show that touches upon the lighter moments, news and ongoing gossips around the game. This season, ESPNcricinfo adds glamour to cricket by hosting Bollywood stars, Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon on a special episode of Runorder on Sunday, 4th June 2017. Sushant and Kriti will talk about their upcoming film Raabta and will participate in the cricket fervor to support the Men in Blue as India plays against its arch-rival Pakistan at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in England.
For the more ardent cricket fan, ESPNcricinfo presents its very popular game-around-the-game analysis of the matches during the ICC Champion’s Trophy, on ESPNcricinfo Match Day. Match Day offers fans the most recognized voices from the cricketing world, who bring with them their strong opinions, sharp insights, and riveting analysis. Gaurav Kalra, Senior Editor at ESPNcricinfo, will be joined by former cricketers and ESPNcricinfo Match Day expert panelists Stephen Fleming from New Zealand, Shaun Tait from Australia, Ajit Agarkar and Deep Dasgupta from India. ESPNcricinfo will also provide comprehensive coverage of all the matches during the tournament with detailed reports, analysis, up to the minute action, opinion by experts and other features. Fans can catch both the shows and the complete coverage of the tournament on ESPNcricinfo’s app and website www.espncricinfo.com and its social platforms.
Speaking on ESPN’s ICC Champion’s Trophy offerings, Sambit Bal, Sambit Bal, Editor-in-Chief, ESPN India, South Asia, said “Providing an unbeatable fan experience is central to everything we do at ESPN. We are very excited to have Stephen Fleming, Shaun Tait, Ajit Agarkar and Deep Dasgupta on our game analysis show Match Day for the ICC Championship trophy 2017. We are also looking forward to host Bollywood stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon, at our studio for a special show of Runorder.”
Ramesh Kumar, Vice President, Head of ESPN India and South Asia, said, “As a leading global destination for all things crickets, we at ESPNcricinfo strive to provide compelling and engaging content. ESPNcricinfo Match Day will offer a clear differentiated analysis show during this keenly awaited cricket tournament. We are looking forward to seeing the participant countries bring their best game. This tournament is sure to be a nail-biter and a pleasure for all cricket fans.”
To catch Match Day and the Runorder show with the Raabta cast, fans can log on towww.espncricinfo.com
Catch Match Day from IST 2:30 PM onwards with pre, mid and post-match shows every day
Catch eight episodes of Runorder every alternate day during the entire tournament
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