Sling TV showcases Cricket All-Stars tournament


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Michelle Clancy

| 11 November 2015





Cricket icons from around the world are facing off on US soil as part of the inaugural Cricket All-Stars, a three-game series sponsored in part by Sling International.


The first match took place 7 November at Citi Field in New York, and will be followed by matches on 11 November at Minute Maid Park in Houston and 14 November at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Legendary cricket players Sachin Tendulkar of India and Shane Warne of Australia are headlining their respective teams, Sachin's Blasters and Warne's Warriors. The two teams feature former all-star players from eight different countries. Fans attending Cricket All-Stars matches can visit the Sling International booth to learn more about the product and snap a picture in the photo booth.

"Our goal is to bring the excitement of cricket to fans living in the US, and we wanted to show our support for this rare opportunity to see some of the game's greatest players live and in-person," said Chris Kuelling, senior vice president, International Programming, Sling TV. "Not only is the Cricket All-Stars series a must-see event for lifelong cricket fans, it's an opportunity to engage a whole new audience who may never before have experienced the game."

Sling TV customers who have the Best of Live TV package can watch the Cricket All-Stars matches on ESPN3 for no extra cost by entering their Sling TV username and password on WatchESPN.com or within the WatchESPN app.

Sling TV has focused lately on niche sports for the US market. It recently launched Campus Insiders, expanding its college sports programming.

The channel will provide access to hundreds of live college sporting events, including the inaugural NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. Campus Insiders will be accessible on all devices supported by Sling TV as part of the $5 per month Sports Extra pack, available to customers who subscribe to the Best of Live TV core package.