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The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the biggest cricketing event of the year, is right around the corner! As a leading tech solution provider offering innovative digital solutions according to customer needs, Grameenphone is now set to livestream the popular sports event on its official smartphone app MyGP, says a press release.
It will also livestream the Asia Cup 2023. Through a partnership with Rabbithole, Grameenphone secured a timely offering for millions of its sports-lover users. A signing ceremony held at GPHouse on August 9, 2023, saw the partnership being signed by Kaustubh Vats, Chief Procurement Officer, Grameenphone Ltd. and A S M Rafiqullah, Chief Executive Officer, Content Matters Ltd. Also present during the ceremony were Mohammad Sajjad Hasib, Chief Marketing Officer, Grameenphone Ltd. Solaiman Alam, Chief Digital Officer, Grameenphone Ltd; Ziauddin Adil, Managing Director, Content Matters Ltd. Zahiduz Zaman, Director, Digital Channels and Distribution, Grameenphone Ltd., Kazi Hamidur Rahman, Head of DOB and API, Grameenphone Ltd.
The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 17, 2023. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place from October 5 to November 19, 2023, at different venues across India. Grameenphone users can simply subscribe through the MyGP app on their smartphones and cheer for their favourite elevens with clear and seamless streaming.
Oftentimes, people do not find a proper online platform to enjoy live sports while on the go, but MyGP aims to ease people’s lives in this regard. It is notable that, as a digital sports hub, MyGP has previously hosted matches from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and many more sporting events.
Solaiman Alam, Chief Digital Officer, Grameenphone Ltd. said, "I am really excited to announce this exciting news for our users of MyGP which has been functioning as a one-stop-solution. We are trying to bring all sports together through different partners.
This time, our users can watch the upcoming Cricket World Cup through MyGP. We are very excited, since cricket is nothing short of a profound emotion among the masses in Bangladesh, and when it is the World Cup, the spirit of ‘Cholo Bangladesh’ inspires everyone even more."
A S M Rafiqullah, Chief Executive Officer, Content Matters Ltd. said, "The World Cup starts in two months, and we already have cricket-lovers concerned, whether they’ll get to view the thrilling matches uninterrupted through official streaming services. We are proud to offer this cherished feature to our millions of fans and followers, and even more grateful that we received the opportunity to tag along with Grameenphone for further extending the service under such a robust network infrastructure".
With their ‘Digital First’ approach, Grameenphone remains focused on bringing ease of access via manifold lifestyle and entertainment benefits to its userbase of over 81.3 million. Through Grameenphone’s strongest nationwide network and steady internet services backed by tech-enabled solutions, customers can make the most of the upcoming sports season, watching every delivery and every shot, even if they are on-the-go!
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