Cricket World Cup 2011 Telecast Rights in USA

OK, the 2011 cricket world cup is here. And for those wondering about the Cricket World Cup 2011 telecast in USA other countries around the world, you have come to the exact page for that information. This world cup is slated to be the most viewed cricket tournament ever, and the 14 countries playing 49 games over a period of 43 days, will be followed closely around every corner of the world.

Telecast Rights in the United States

This is the first cricket world cup that will be telecast in high definition (HD) and will also be available on 3G networks. And that is not all. The technology that will be used is mind-boggling this time around. Nearly 30 cameras will be at every game covering all angles and corners. Movable slip cameras and 45° on field cameras at a low height have been introduced. There will also be a camera in the middle of the pitch to view running between wickets. And all this amazing footage will be viewed in as many as 220 countries around the globe. Now for the important question as to who has the telecast rights in USA! In the United States, the tournament will be telecast by DirecTV, Willow Cricket, and Dish Network. Willow Cricket will also be providing live feeds to Google TV, Roku, PS3, XBox, Wii, Apple TV, Samsung, and Netgear, besides numerous others. Now let us have a look at the cricket telecast rights all around the globe.

List of Cricket World Cup Broadcasting Rights

Besides just the ICC World Cup 2011 telecast in USA, this table will give the complete picture of who is the broadcaster for respective countries and regions around the world.

Country	Broadcasting Rights
United States of America	DirecTV, Willow Cricket, Dish Network
United Kingdom	Sky Sports HD, Zee Cafe
Ireland	Sky Sports HD, Zee Cafe
Canada	Asian Television Network
India	Star Cricket, ESPN Star Sports, DD National
Pakistan	GEO Super, Pakistan Television Corporation
Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation
Australia	Fox Sports, Nine Network
New Zealand	Sky Sport
South Africa	Sabc3 Sport
Africa	Super Sport
Afghanistan	Lemar TV
Bangladesh	Bangladesh Television
Singapore	Star Cricket
West Indies	Caribbean Media Corporation
Jamaica	Television Jamaica
China	Star Sports
Middle East	Arab Radio & Television Network
Malaysia	Astro
Fiji	Fiji TV
Pacific Islands	Sky Pacific

Hopefully after referring to this article on Buzzle and this table, everyone will have a clear idea of which network to tune in to in their respective area. And be ready with your predictions too, because this tournament is going to be a cracker.

For those on the move and wanting to hear the proceedings on the good old radio, the mega event games will be broadcast on All India Radio (India), ABC Local Radio (Australia), Echostar (Central America & Canada), BBC Radio (UK & Ireland), FM Derana (Sri Lanka), Caribbean Media Corporation (West Indies), Bangladesh Betar (Bangladesh), Cricket Radio (UAE), and Hum FM (Pakistan).

Now that you know who is providing the World Cup telecast in USA and other countries around the world, make sure you tune in to the biggest cricketing event in history. Enjoy the matches in HD, numerous camera angles, and listen to the expert comments by all the ex-players and experts on the respective networks. And last but not the least, also stay tuned to this website for important updates, results and standings of the tournament.