West Indies Breakout League To Stream Live On ESPN+
Cricket fans can now catch all the T20 action from the Caribbean on their mobile devices.
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The West Indies Cricket Board has announced that cricket fans worldwide will be able to catch all the action from the inaugural West Indies Breakout League exclusively on ESPN+. The announcement comes just days before the tournament kickoff at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
In their Instagram post, the official West Indies Cricket account shared the news, stating: “You can catch the action for the inaugural West Indies Breakout League on ESPN+. Download the app today!📲💻” The post was tagged with #BreakoutT20, the official tournament hashtag.
Tournament Countdown Underway
According to recent posts from the West Indies Cricket social media accounts, the tournament is set to begin On April 25.
The Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago will serve as the venue for this inaugural event. Cricket fans have already gotten a glimpse of what to expect, as West Indies Cricket has been sharing highlight clips of players in action during practice sessions. Recent posts showcase exciting moments including Amir Jangoo’s powerful six-hitting ability and a face-off between players Alleyne and Ali.
Star Power In The Caribbean
The tournament comes at a time when West Indies cricket is celebrating some individual achievements. Nicholas Pooran was recently named Wisden’s Leading T20 Cricketer in the World after breaking two significant records: most T20 runs in a calendar year and most T20 sixes hit in a calendar year.
On the women’s side, Hayley Matthews has been making headlines with her bowling performances in the Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, earning a spot in the tournament’s Team of the Tournament.
The West Indies Cricket Legacy
The West Indies cricket team represents a sporting confederation of English-speaking Caribbean countries and territories. The team has a rich history in international cricket, having won the ICC Cricket World Cup twice (1975 and 1979) and the ICC World Twenty20 twice (2012 and 2016).
The team has produced some of cricket’s greatest players, including Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and more recently T20 specialists like Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard.
The launch of the Breakout League appears to be part of Cricket West Indies’ strategy to develop more T20 talent and strengthen their position in the shortest format of the game, where they have historically excelled on the world stage.
Streaming Details
ESPN+ is a subscription-based streaming service that offers a wide range of sports content. Cricket fans interested in watching the West Indies Breakout League will need to download the ESPN+ app on their mobile devices or access it through computers to stream the matches.
Fans are directed to visit the official West Indies cricket website (windiescricket.com) for fixtures and ticket information.
The partnership with ESPN+ is significant as it provides global accessibility for a tournament that showcases emerging talent from the Caribbean, potentially allowing cricket fans worldwide to discover the next generation of West Indies cricket stars.
As cricket continues to expand its digital footprint, this streaming deal for the Breakout League represents another step in making the sport more accessible to fans beyond traditional broadcast methods.
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